Charles Okocha

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Born (1976-07-05) 5 July 1976 (age 49)
OthernamesIgwe 2Pac
OccupationActor
Yearsactive2000–present
Charles Okocha
Born (1976-07-05) 5 July 1976 (age 49)
Other namesIgwe 2Pac
OccupationActor
Years active2000–present
Spouse
Mimi Okocha
(m. 2024)
Children3

Charles OkochaListen (born 5 July 1976), popularly known as Igwe 2Pac, is a Nigerian actor and comedian.[1][2] He is known for playing bad-boy roles.[3] Okocha was one of the mentors for the "Idea Challenge", initiated by the Nigeria Billionaires Network.[4] He won the Vskit Voice Competition in 2019.[4][5]

Okocha was born in Delta State, Nigeria. His family relocated to Surulere, Lagos State, when he was young, where he completed his secondary education. He later pursued further studies in the United States.[2]

Career

Okocha began his acting career in 2000 with a breakthrough role in Wasted Years, a film directed by Teco Benson, where he earned the nickname "Igwe 2Pac." He has since starred in numerous films and is recognized for his comedic portrayal of the American accent.[6]

Personal life

In 2019, he was allegedly shot in Asaba by a policeman and underwent emergency surgery in the United States as a result.[7][8] He married Mimi Okocha in 2024.[9][10] He has three children from previous relationships.[2][6]

Controversy

Filmography

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