Francis Odega Biography: Wife, Age, Daughter, Net Worth, Movies, Family, House and Cars, State Of Origin
May 2, 2023Biography
Francis Odega is a well-known Nollywood comic actor, TV personality, and stand-up comedian.
He is well-known for his use of American slang such as, ‘Gerrarahere, Yeah Mehn, Shiit Meh, Fvck You Mehn.
He is extremely creative, talented, and amusing. He mostly appears in comedies, where he displays his hilarious character and American slang.
He was born on June 11, 1970, in Aniocha, Delta State, Nigeria’s southernmost state. He is 51 years old.
He is a native of Aniocha in Delta State, Nigeria’s southernmost state.
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Full Name: | Francis Odega |
Born: | 11 June 1970 (age 54 years old) |
Place of Birth: | Aniocha North |
State Of Origin: | Delta State |
Nationality: | Nigerian |
Girlfriend • Wife: | Chibuzor Ogega (m. 2006) |
Occupation: | Actor • Comedian |
Net Worth: | $1.5 Million |
Early Life
When a funny video of American hip-hop rapper 50 Cent, who supposedly followed him on Instagram, went viral, he became even more well-known.
Francis Odega began acting professionally in Nollywood in 1996, in the film, Apama, in which he co-starred with major Nollywood stars such as Sam Loco, Charles Awurum, and others.
The film was a box office hit, propelling him to stardom in Nigeria’s film industry.
Education
Francis Odega attended Delta State’s Primary and Secondary Schools before attending Ambrose Alli University, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in Economics.
Career
Francis Odega began his career as a stand-up comedian in the entertainment sector. Basketmouth, I Go Dye, Okey Bakassi, and AY Makun are among the finest Nigerian comedians on his cast.
He is a brilliant performer and one of the pioneers of Opa Williams‘ comedy show, Night of a Thousand Laughs.
Odega Francis is a humorous performer who is noted for spouting American slang, sometimes known as Americana.
He has won numerous honors in the entertainment industry. They are as follows:
Awards and Nominations
- The City People’s most notable actor
- Awards in the field of entertainment.
- Ghana Movie Academy Award for Best Actor
- Nigeria’s Best Outstanding Comedian at the
- The Nigerian Entertainment Awards are held every year.
- At the African Movie Academy Awards, he was named Best Comic Actor in Nigeria.
- Best Collaboration in a Ghanaian Film
- African Magic Viewers’ Best Actor
Endorsement
Etisalat has an endorsement contract with Francis Odega. 9-Mobile is currently a telecommunications behemoth.
The deal is said to be worth millions of Naira.
Social Media
Francis Odega has over 32k Instagram followers under the name @realfrancisodega.
Personal Life
Francis Odega is married to Chibuzor Odega, the love of his life, whom he met while working as a comedian.
Beautiful children have been born into the union.
Net Worth
Francis Odega is a well-known humorous actor who is considered one of the wealthiest and most prominent people in the industry, with a net worth of $1.5 million dollars.
Filmography
- Campus Cult
- My Last Wedding
- Romeo Without Juliet
- Baby Police
- How Far
- House of God
- Osuofia In London
- Back From South Africa etc.
Odega also features in Television Series, Clinic Matters.
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