Clem Ohameze

Clem Ohameze
Clem Ohameze at a party, August 2011
Born (1965-06-27) 27 June 1965
Port Harcourt, Nigeria
Other namesClem, Shepard, Leader
CitizenshipNigeria
Alma materUniversity of Port Harcourt
Buckingham University
OccupationActor
Years active1995-present

Clem Ohameze// ⓘ is a veteran Nigerian actor with three decades in acting.[1][2] Clem Ohameze started professional acting in 1995. But his breakthrough role was in 1999 when he featured in a big-budget movie titled ENDTIME.[3] He has acted in over 500 movies in his 20-year career spanning 1995 to date and is set to feature in many more movies in the coming months.[4]

Background

Clem Ohameze was born on 27 June 1965 in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria. He attended Holy Family College/Baptist High School for his secondary education. He moved on to study at the Institute of Management Technology, Enugu, Nigeria where he secured an Ordinary National Diploma (OND) in Mass Communication[5] and then University of Port Harcourt where he graduated with a BSc. in Sociology and Anthropology in 1989. He also studied at the Buckingham University, London in 2010 and obtained a Masters in Preventive and Social Medicine.

Personal life

Clem Ohameze is married to Chinwe Esther, and they have two children.[6]

Movie career

Ohameze is a member of the Actors Guild of Nigeria. He briefly broke away from acting between 2006 and 2010 to pursue other interests including politics. He has since returned to his movie career after the break.[7] In 2010, Ohameze starred in the award-winning movie Ije: The Journey alongside Genevieve Nnaji and Omotola Jalade Ekeinde. In 2015, Ohameze starred in the movie Oloibiri[8] as president.

Political involvement

Ohameze stood for election to represent Ohaji-Egbema-Oguta Federal Constituency in Nigeria's Federal House of Representatives on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in 2007. He however abandoned the pursuit over allegations of threat to his life. His car was attacked, his cousin was shot and killed during the incident.[9] Ohameze relocated to London, United Kingdom. He intended to contest for an elective position in the 2015 general elections.[10][11]

Awards

Throughout his career he has received various awards some are:

  • Best Actor in a leading role - African Movie Award[12]
  • Best Supporting Actor - Nigerian Entertainment Award[13]
  • Lifetime Achievement Award - Nollywood Movie Award [14]

Filmography

YearTitleRole
1999EndtimePastor Weaver
1999Oganigwe
1999Asimo
1999The Visitor
2000The Last Burial
2002A Cry For Help
2003Endtime 2Pastor Weaver
2003Billionaire's ClubOkwute
2003Bad Boys
2004The MaidMr. Williams
2004Dogs Meeting
2004Escape
2005Nothing NothingEmenike
2005Wedding Gift
2005Friends And Lovers
2005The Bank ManagerChief Evans
2005Wild Dog
2005Queen Of My Heart
2005The Prince
2005First Commandant
2005Knight of The Night
2006My Sister My LoveDr. Francis
2006ThanksgivingGeorge
2006Heaven's Grace
2006The World Of RichesBob
2006Strange Love
2006The Final Days
2010Ije: The JourneyPapa Opara
2013StigmaPastor[15]
2014Native FowlObinna
2015OloibiriPresident
2021Tales of ZozoGerald
2021The AnomalousDr Chukwudi Ikenna

==References==

  1. ↑ "Clem Ohameze battles for The Kingdom". Vanguard. Lagos, Nigeria. 27 October 2012. Retrieved 21 September 2013.
  2. ↑ Chioma, Ella (28 November 2021). "Prophet Fufeyin gifts actor Clem Ohameze N8 million for surgery". Kemi Filani News. Retrieved 13 March 2022.
  3. ↑ "Clem Ohameze Makes Nollywood Comeback With Eucharia Anunobi, Others In The Kingdom". nigeriafilms.com. 3 November 2012. Archived from the original on 21 September 2013. Retrieved 21 September 2013.
  4. ↑ "Photos: Meet Clems Ohameze, The Nigerian Legend Who Does Not Joke With His "Blood Money" Roles In Movies- See How He". PinaxOnline. 25 April 2020. Archived from the original on 13 October 2020. Retrieved 26 May 2020.
  5. ↑ Suleiman, Taiye (7 April 2008). "Nollywood Photo Blog: Pictorial Glance at Clem Ohameze of Nollywood". Nollywood Photo Blog. Retrieved 21 February 2017.
  6. ↑ "A Tour Through Actor Clem Ohameze's Life And Career In Nigeria". SohhNews. 6 October 2024. Retrieved 28 October 2024.
  7. ↑ Izuzu, Chidumga. "#ThrowbackThursday: Watch Clem Ohameze, Olu Jacobs, Zack Orji in End Time". Retrieved 21 February 2017.
  8. ↑ "Clem Ohameze | Actor". IMDb. Retrieved 18 June 2024.
  9. ↑ "Clem Ohameze attacked". www.mjemagazine.com. 26 November 2011. Archived from the original on 21 September 2013. Retrieved 19 September 2013.
  10. ↑ "My Car was Attacked, My cousin killed and My Driver Escaped with a Bullet - Nollywood Actor Clems Ohameze". MJ Celebrity Magazine. 26 November 2011. Archived from the original on 28 May 2017. Retrieved 21 February 2017.
  11. ↑ "Clem Ohameze battles for The Kingdom - Vanguard News". Vanguard. Lagos, Nigeria. 27 October 2012. Retrieved 21 February 2017.
  12. ↑ "A Tour Through Actor Clem Ohameze's Life And Career In Nigeria". SohhNews. 6 October 2024. Retrieved 28 October 2024.
  13. ↑ "A Tour Through Actor Clem Ohameze's Life And Career In Nigeria". SohhNews. 6 October 2024. Retrieved 28 October 2024.
  14. ↑ "A Tour Through Actor Clem Ohameze's Life And Career In Nigeria". SohhNews. 6 October 2024. Retrieved 28 October 2024.
  15. ↑ "Clem Ohameze | Actor". IMDb. Retrieved 18 October 2024.
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