Veteran Nollywood actor Nkem Owoh, widely known as Osuofia, has revealed that his journey into acting was not intentional, describing it as something that happened “by accident.”
Speaking on a recent episode of the Selah Meditate Podcast, the comic star explained that he initially worked behind the scenes as a scriptwriter and had no plans to appear on screen.
According to him, colleagues who observed his natural sense of humour during production gradually encouraged him to try acting in front of the camera.
Owoh recalled that in the 1980s, a television station introduced a short 7-minute comedy segment for him, which marked his first on-screen appearance. He said repeated encouragement from industry peers eventually pushed him into performing publicly.
He noted that once he stepped in front of the camera, audience reception was positive, which helped solidify his transition from writing to acting and comedy performance.
Reflecting on his career, Owoh also spoke about the less glamorous side of fame, saying it significantly changed his personal freedom.
He explained that while many people aspire to celebrity status, they often overlook the limitations that come with it, including reduced privacy and restrictions on everyday life.
According to him, becoming a public figure has made it difficult to enjoy the freedom he once had before fame.
