Francis Odega Biography: Age, Career, Spouse, Family, Net Worth

Francis Odega is a Nigerian comedian best known for a funny video of him that became viral and was shared on the Internet. The clip brought him into the spotlight as he landed endorsement agreements and recognition from international celebrities, for instance, 50 Cents Odega, who Odega said he followed on Instagram.

Profiling Francis Odega

Biography

Francis Odega is an internationally-known Nollywood comedian and stand-up comedian.

He is famous because of his use of American words like “Gerrarahere,” Yeah Mehn, Shiit Meh Fvck You Mehn.

He is extremely inventive charming, talented, and entertaining. He is most often seen in comedy shows, where he demonstrates his humorous character as well as American expressions of slang.

The birthplace of the man was the 11th of June in 1970, within Aniocha, Delta State, Nigeria’s most southern state. He’s 51 years old.

He is an indigenous of Aniocha located in Delta State, Nigeria’s southernmost state.

Early Life

Funny footage of American hip-hop star 50 Cent who claimed to have been following his account on Instagram became viral as the rapper became more popular.

Francis Odega began acting professionally in Nollywood in 1996. He was in the movie, Apama In which the actor co-starred with prominent Nollywood actors like Samuel Loco, Charles Awurum, and many others.

This film became a box-office success, bringing him to the forefront of the Nigerian film industry.

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Education

Francis Odega attended Delta State’s Primary and Secondary Schools before transferring to Ambrose Alli University in Nigeria, where he received an undergraduate diploma in Economics.

Age

How old is Francis Odega? He was born on the 11th of June 1970, he is 52 years old as of April 2023.

Career

Francis Odega began his stand-up career as a comedy act in the entertainment industry. Basketmouth, I Go Dye, Okey Bakassi, and AY Makun are among the best Nigerian comedians on his roster.

He is a fantastic actor and was one of the original creators of Opa Williams’s comedy show The Night of a Thousand Laughs.

Odega Francis is a comic performer known for her spouting of the American dialect, often referred to as Americana.

He has been awarded numerous awards in the world of entertainment. They include:

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

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• 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.

Endorsement

Etisalat has a contract for endorsement in place with Frans Odega. 9-Mobile is currently a telecom company that is a giant.

The deal is believed as worth millions of naira.

Personal Life

Francis Odega is married to Chibuzor Odega who is the love of his life whom he met during his time as a comedian.

Beautiful children have been born into this union.

Net Worth

Francis Odega is a well-known comedian who is believed to be one of the most wealthy and well-known actors in the business and has an estimated total net worth in the range of $1.5 million dollars.

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Social Media

Francis Odega has more than 32k Instagram followers who follow the username @realfrancisodega.