Osita Iheme a.k.a Paw-paw may have forgotten this story, but the fact remains that the diminutive actor may have robbed himself the rare chance of being nominated for the National award.

Paw-Paw’s screen twin, Chinedu Ikedieze popularly known as Aki was one of the distinguished Nigerians who were accorded recognition some Thursdays ago by the Federal Government.

A gesture which generated controversy as many stakeholders in the movie sector blamed the government for failing to extend the same treatment to the other actor.

It was however the stakeholders’ conviction that both diminutive actors started off their careers same time, featured in the same movies and won many laurels together and therefore desire to be honoured jointly.

But a new twist to the story is the fact that Paw-Paw is now being held responsible for his own misfortune as far as the nomination for the award was concerned.

A woman who wouldn’t want her name in print, after reading Aki’s award story which was published last Saturday has narrated an incident that happened early this year, which is believed to be the reason he could not be accorded the same honour.

In a text message sent to HVP, the source alleged that Paw-Paw snubbed her husband while the latter was trying to introduce him to their state Governor for possible recognition.

The woman narrates the incident this way; “I and my hubby sighted Paw-Paw at the Excellence Hotel, Ogba, Lagos. My hubby quickly called on our state Governor and notified him of his intention to invite Osita to come to our oil rich state to perform, and also to draw him close to the government.

But surprisingly, when my hubby advanced to greet Osita he snubbed him outrightly. My hubby is a very wealthy man, well-connected and kind-hearted.

He felt so bad on that day. Don’t blame the government, Aki might be better off than Osita”

The woman, however declined further comments, when HVP contacted her for more clarification.
Also, on his own, Paw-Paw denied knowledge of such incident, saying “I’m not aware of it.”

rubbish

National award na by recommendation and nomination.
So Osita snubed d man who would have gotten him one

People should not destroy the good relationship between this two actor friends. Award or no award life continues.

nonsense

ok!!

cyril10:

People should not destroy the good relationship between this two actor friends. Award or no award life continues.

True

yeye story

I dont fink this story is true,

Whether this story is true or not, it is good to be good to people at all time.

the story is f, cked. damn!

and this made the homepage, na wa ooo

the story has bite. i mean WTF does Paw Paw think he is anyway. He is not the only one who can act short. I can too. and so can MI. what is his problem!! haba his attitude is getting in my hairs imagine him snubbing a whole wealthy-man who knows the governor, I mean everyone knows that governor's wives love Africa Magic and that is their most favorite channel next to Big Brother Africa what is Paw Paw's problem anyway. ennh

n mind me, i just dey beef d guy for no good reason.

cheap story! His it by who u know or who recommend u dat u get the award.[color=#990000][/color]

nonsense

what exactly is bad on losing out on the chance to be lumped with such illustrious nigerians as ms etteh and onovo

Nonsense!

Total CRAPPPP Aki could even be worst of but got the award

CRAP

Haha, naija people always sitting on a high horse. "Snubbed my husband. . my husband is very wealthy" Tsk tsk!

Arrant nonsense.

lmao! dat woman is nuts!!

who da hell does she think her yeye hubby is


PAW-PAW did well by snubbing the riches out of the hubby's head lmao!

spikedcylinder:

I thought the awards were based on achievements and contributions to the society as a whole and not the snubbery of a particularly small minded gentleman?
Gives one a better idea on what the 187 (?) other people who were awarded did to get their own awards.

i am giving you blood kidnappers 24 hours to release those journalists. . .or else GEJ will sack me . . .i take God beg una - no fall ya broda hand

i am stepping down after being busted in a bizarree contract inflation scam .i'm back to the salon making that hair.


thats how u win a national award

I want an award next year, so I will be greeting every big man and his wife/wives as from now on!

I can't say who will land me the award!

Naija for life!

chiogo:

Haha, naija people always sitting on a high horse. "Snubbed my husband. . my husband is very wealthy" Tsk tsk!

Arrant nonsense.

You ain't see nothing yet!

I had a commissioner give me the 3rd degree last week for not respecting her enough, just because I asked someone to deliver a message to her! As improtant as she was, I should have come myself instead of 'sending' someone! *rooolz eyez*

High_Chief:

Osita Iheme a.k.a Paw-paw may have forgotten this story, but the fact remains that the diminutive actor may have robbed himself the rare chance of being nominated for the National award.

Paw-Paw’s screen twin, Chinedu Ikedieze popularly known as Aki was one of the distinguished Nigerians who were accorded recognition some Thursdays ago by the Federal Government.

A gesture which generated controversy as many stakeholders in the movie sector blamed the government for failing to extend the same treatment to the other actor.

It was however the stakeholders’ conviction that both diminutive actors started off their careers same time, featured in the same movies and won many laurels together and therefore desire to be honoured jointly.

But a new twist to the story is the fact that Paw-Paw is now being held responsible for his own misfortune as far as the nomination for the award was concerned.

A woman who wouldn’t want her name in print, after reading Aki’s award story which was published last Saturday has narrated an incident that happened early this year, which is believed to be the reason he could not be accorded the same honour.

In a text message sent to HVP, the source alleged that Paw-Paw snubbed her husband while the latter was trying to introduce him to their state Governor for possible recognition.

The woman narrates the incident this way; “I and my hubby sighted Paw-Paw at the Excellence Hotel, Ogba, Lagos. My hubby quickly called on our state Governor and notified him of his intention to invite Osita to come to our oil rich state to perform, and also to draw him close to the government.

But surprisingly, when my hubby advanced to greet Osita he snubbed him outrightly. My hubby is a very wealthy man, well-connected and kind-hearted.
He felt so bad on that day. Don’t blame the government, Aki might be better off than Osita”

The woman, however declined further comments, when HVP contacted her for more clarification.
Also, on his own, Paw-Paw denied knowledge of such incident, saying “I’m not aware of it.”

Bloody hypocrite! He denied someone of his award and she still calls him kind-heared!

The truth is that I prefer Paw-paw to Aki, he acts better than Aki(IMO), but if this was why he was not given the award that means its a very sad one, snubbing or not,he shuld have gotten one too

In a text message sent to HVP, the source alleged that Paw-Paw snubbed her husband while the latter was trying to introduce him to their state Governor for possible recognition.

This sounds like a personal issue. Why can't Nigerians separate personal issues from their profession. And did "her" husband work with the peeps giving the award or did he bribe someone not to give paw-paw the award? But  This is ridiculous. . . . anywaz, money talks money walks.

Ujujoan:

You ain't see nothing yet!

I had a commissioner give me the 3rd degree last week for not respecting her enough, just because I asked someone to deliver a message to her! As improtant as she was, I should have come myself instead of 'sending' someone! *rooolz eyez*

Especially d women, i have an aunt that changed totally immediately she got a political appointment. SMH, thats why I won't be surprised if it was this woman that instigated her hubby to ensure Paw-Paw got no award, which is evident by her sending a text to explain why paw paw did not receive an award. I expected her to calm the situation but she seems jubilant that the hubby has paid him back

How did this rubbish ever get to the front page? Are Nairaland moderators toddlers?

papa ejima:

How did this rubbish ever get to the front page? Are Nairaland moderators toddlers?

U call it rubbish, but things like this happen everyday in Nigeria. sounds stupid but even messier situations like this happen on a daily basis. This story was culled from a Nigerian dailies, will post link when i get home

papa ejima:

How did this rubbish ever get to the front page? Are Nairaland moderators toddlers?

[size=18pt]OMG. My exact sentiments. Nairaland is getting more ridiculous by the day.[/size]