Charles Okocha is a popular actor who is also known as Igwe 2Pac. He began his acting career in 2001. He’s one of the great talents Nollywood has discovered over the years. Aside from acting, he’s also a rapper and a producer.

The actor is known and loved by his fans for his extraordinary talents in the entertainment industry.

In this article, let’s look more into his life, personality, career, family, and more.

Background

His full name is Charles Okocha Nwayalani, born in Ughelli community in Delta state but originally hails from Anambra state. His position in the family is not known but according to reports, Charles has 3 siblings (a sister and two brothers). His father’s name is, Dr. Paul Okolie Nwayanali, and his mother, Mrs. Okolie Nwayalani

Age

Igwe 2pac who is known for his mimmick of the late American Rapper, 2pac was born on the 5th of July, 1976 so he is currently 46 years old.

Education

Charles Okocha started his primary education in the state and is believed to have completed it there. However, he later moved to Surulere area of Lagos state where he attended his secondary education. Charles went to the United States of America for his university education, although the name of the institution is not made public. It’s believed that was where he acquired the American accent he uses in his acting. Some say he studied at the University of California as he always refers himself to the Californian state.

Marriage

People say Charles is perhaps not interested in marriage as he has not shown any serious interest in settling down with a woman. However, he has three (3) children born by different women and he seems to be very okay with that. Oftentimes, he has posted the kids and himself staying together and having great times together. He’s mostly seen playing with the children and performing the fatherly role to them.

Career

Teco Benson, the legendary movie producer must have seen the talent in Charles when he first featured him in the 2001 movie titled: Wasted Years, in which the actor played his role excellently. That debut became a point of attraction to other producers who hunted after him to take up a role in their movies. The 2001 Wasted Years movie also saw him nominated for an award as the Best New Actor.

Since then, Igwe 2Pac as popularly known has featured in movies believed to be above 100. Apart from movies, the actor has also created video skits mainly comedy.

Igwe mostly plays the role of a bad boy and a gangster in movies and as well as an American Returnee where he put into use the fake American accent.

Apart from acting, Igwe 2Pac is also a rapper, a hypeman, and also an MC. He’s acted with top Nollywood actors and actresses like Ramsey Nouah, Jim Iyke, Patience Ozokwor, Destiny Etiko, Nkem Owo, Pete Edochie, Rita Dominic, and Ini Edo among others.

Some of the movies and TV series he has acted in include: Wasted Years, Silent Murder, Salome, Knock Out, Women and Lies, Blood In The Lagoon, My World, Strong Men At Work, African Messiah, Bumper To Bumper, Sharon Stone, Sound Of Love, Mr. Ibu In London, Formidable Force, and many others.

Awards

As talented as he is would not go without winning awards. Charles has won several awards for himself such as Best Actor organized by

Nigerian Canadian Celebrities Entertainment Awards,

Best New Actor at the Africa Movie Academy Awards Best Actor in a Supporting Role at the Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards, Most Promising Actor in Nigeria at the Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards, among others.

He’s also bagged several endorsement deals as an ambassador and influencer to brands. These include:

Ehis-King (a real estate firm), P-Gold Exchange (a cryptocurrency, bitcoin, gift card exchanger, etc); Shortlet Rentals Nigeria (an apartment servicing company); Rixari Skincare Laser & Spa (a body and skincare brand), Future Focus (a visa and travel agent)  among others.

Business

Charles Okocha has a clothing line known as Nunu Collection, a fashion style loved and worn by many including his colleagues in the entertainment industry. He’s believed to also have other streams of businesses that generate revenue for him.

Friends

Charles is a friend to many within and outside the entertainment industry such as Zubby Micheal, Nosa Rex, Destiny Etiko, Broda Shaggi, Obi Cubana, Jim Iyke, and many others.

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