Is Nigerian Pawpaw Actor Osita Iheme Dead Or Still Alive? What Happened To Him?

Rumors about Pawpaw being dead is circulating on social media. However, is it true?
Osita Iheme is a Nigerian actor well known for co-starring opposite Chinedu Ikedieze in the film Aki na Ukwa as Pawpaw. Unexpectedly, there are rumors surrounding the artist that he was in an accident and has died. 

Is Osita Iheme Aka Pawpaw Dead?

Osita Iheme, aka Pawpaw, is not dead yet. He is 40 years old and is doing well at present. 
However, some people have falsely claimed that he is no more in the world as he suffered a tragic accident. But rest assured, one of the favorite artists of Nigeria is alive and kicking. 

He celebrated his birthday just a month ago. And, people still seem to be wishing him Happy Birthday. 
Moreover, besides entertaining people, he is a founder of Inspired Movement Africa, whose motive is to inspire, encourage, and excite the brains of young Nigerians and Africans.
He was also honored with the African Movie Academy Awards Lifetime Achievement Award in 2007. He is regarded as one of Nigeria’s most well-known actors. President Goodluck Jonathan named Osita Iheme a Member of the Order of the Federal Republic (MFR) in 2011.

Death hoax, facts of the accident

Nollywood actor, Osita Iheme better known as ‘Pawpaw’, is so thankful to God that he has no cause to state reimbursing any family now after one of his transport car was involved in a ghastly accident. The actor, who runs a transport company along with his acting career, took to his social media to make the disclosure. The vehicle was badly damaged beyond repair but the actor was happy that the material only got destroyed but no life was taken along. In his words, “Just lost this from my transport line of business. Thank God No life was lost but money. We’ll work for another and replace it. GOD is the greatest.”