My political aspiration is as yet alive — Osita Iheme

Prevalent performing artist, Osita Iheme, otherwise known as Pawpaw, talks with TOFARATI IGE about his vocation, association with Chinedu Ikedieze and other related issues

What are a portion of the recollections you have of your youth? 

Growing up was somewhat unpleasant for me. I used to fear the blustery season in light of the fact that our home used to be overflowed with water. My folks would have gone to the market and I would be the just a single at home. I used to think it was on the grounds that we were poor, yet at whatever point I see what the huge men in Lekki experience, I understand that it was a result of the region we lived in.

How could you get into the film business? 

I used to live in Aba, Abia State, and my companion assumed me to a position where film tryouts were held. One day, I was included in a motion picture and the rest is history. Be that as it may, I have constantly wanted to act. Back then, I used to include in chapel shows.

You as of late opened an inn. For what reason did you choose to go into that line of business?

It is a speculation. I was roused by the need to render administrations to humankind and make business. We as a whole realize that the rate of joblessness in the nation is high; in this way, I chose to search for an approach to contribute my portion since I have the benefit. Owerri is a tourism goal in the South-East. The lodging is another approach to add to the development of my state.

Is it genuine that the venture taken a toll you many millions? 

It to be sure cost a great deal of cash however I can't give you a particular figure. Building a lodging isn't a simple assignment.

You additionally settled a record name, Young Boss Records. Is despite everything it running? 

Indeed, it is as yet operational yet things have been moving gradually in light of the lodging venture which I needed to concentrate on. It was one of the difficulties I confronted on the grounds that I needed to give careful consideration to the record mark while building the lodging. Since I have wrapped up the lodging, I will give more opportunity to the name. We as of now have two artistes marked to the name and they have discharged a melody each.

Do you likewise have plans to sing?

Unquestionably! I'm investigating that. Excitement is huge and it includes music and acting. I think I have the singing ability in me. I don't believe it's a terrible thought for me to demonstrate another side of me. I have even recorded a few tunes previously however they presently can't seem to be discharged.

A few on-screen characters who dug into music were extremely reprimanded before. Aren't you stressed that could likewise transpire?

They were reprimanded in light of the fact that individuals disliked their music, not as a result of their choices to sing. On the off chance that I sing and individuals appreciate it, they wouldn't have any motivation to scrutinize me. Individuals additionally reprimand the known artistes; along these lines, there's nothing uncommon about reactions.

What sort of music would you do?

I will jump at the chance to remain quiet about that until the point when I discharge my melodies.

You additionally have a vehicle business. Do you have any involvement as a transporter? 

There was a period one of my staff had a mischance. That was what drove me to set up a vehicle organization that would keep running from the South-East to Lagos.

You once composed a motivational book. How did that occur?

The book is titled, Inspired 101. I read a great deal and one day, I was enlivened and I chose to compose my own book. I committed the book to auxiliary school understudies and I took it to the Universal Basic Education Board and they got a few duplicates for schools. Duplicates of the book are in the National Library and in various schools the nation over. The book contains an arrangement of my unique statements and others that I got from different books.

You have your hands in a considerable measure of pies. How would you deal with every one of these organisations successfully? 

Possibly you ought to ask Dangote how he can deal with his various organisations. I have administrators that handle each arm of the business; I just assume a supervisory part. The business does not influence my acting vocation and my own exercises.

Do these organisations bring you more cash than acting? 

I wouldn't state they bring more cash yet they bolster my acting vocation. Acting isn't an ordinary thing; there is no certification that you would land positions constantly. One can't depend just on acting on the grounds that there is no security in it. Aside acting, it is critical for one to likewise have another wellspring of salary. Acting is something that is done out of energy, not really in light of the fact that you need to profit from it. I likewise do contracts and that get me a considerable measure of cash, substantially more than acting.

How have you possessed the capacity to stay significant in Nollywood?

It is fundamentally by the finesse of God. Besides, I generally take after new patterns and I generally stay up to date with new advancements in the business. It is additionally about realising what to do at the ideal time.

What were your aspirations as a tyke?

While growing up, I didn't have anything specific as a main priority that I needed to do. I just grew up and wound up acting. Like I said before, I began my acting vocation in chapel and from that point, I grabbed the enthusiasm to wind up a global performing artist.

Do despite everything you have a political desire? 

By the exceptional elegance of God, despite everything I have a political aspiration. I have for the longest time been itching to be a pioneer to give great things to my kin. There is something that continues pushing me to do that and I can't appear to disregard it. I realize that when the time is correct, the fantasy would turn into a reality.

What are the absolute most important circumstances of your vocation? 

The days when I was at the pinnacle of my profession was an exceptionally significant time for me. There were times that I couldn't rest for five months at an extend on the grounds that I was caught up with shooting films all around. I used to rest in lodgings for a considerable length of time. There were times that we would get done with shooting motion pictures by 1am, just to start shooting another by 5am. At whatever point I recollect those days, I am astonished. I delighted in it however it was fun and intense in the meantime. As a youngster, simply coming into the business at the time, the cash was streaming in and it was extremely a decent period.

What are some of those individual characteristics that helped you to get to this point?

Right off the bat, I regard my senior partners and I have great working association with my chiefs and makers. Notwithstanding when there is no motion picture to shoot, despite everything I speak with them. While on set, I likewise regard my senior partners and I gain from them also. It pays to be unassuming and have great association with individuals. I likewise watch my motion pictures with the goal that I can revise botches that I may have made.

In the event that you were not a performing artist, what might you have moved toward becoming? 

I figure I would have turned into a footballer. Everyone in my family plays football and I used to play a ton. I realized that I couldn't generally proceed with football in view of my tendency. I could perform better as an on-screen character; that is the reason I stayed with acting.

Do some of your fans treat you like a youngster in view of the parts you play in motion pictures?

They don't relate with me like a kid since they realize that I a grown-up. I may act like a kid in motion pictures, however out there on the planet, I am Osita. Infrequently however, fans can get rowdy out of fervor and do certain things that would not run down well with you. For instance, when I set out to Benin Republic, a fan evacuated my top and hit it on my head. It was humiliating however I knew it was done out of fervor.

Is it genuine that you are not any more companions with Chinedu Ikedieze? 

We have an immaculate relationship. Meeting each other was a celestial association; it was God who united us. Try not to tune in to whatever bits of gossip that say we are not on great terms. What might cause issues between two great companions?

Ladies, cash or a large group of different things. 

Genuinely, those things can cause issues between companions yet that isn't our case. At whatever point cash comes, we share it together. We may have false impressions, similar to each other individual, yet we generally accommodate and proceed onward on the grounds that we see each other.

At the point when are you going to get hitched and how would you deal with female fans who might need to get private with you?

(Snickers). Try not to stress. At the point when that happens, you would be the first to know. Concerning female fans, I let them realize that I value them as fans and would rather love to have them as companions.

What sort of lady do you like?

I like a lady who is God-dreading and shrewd. I am not so much specific about physical characteristics.

Do you at times wish you were taller?

Not every person on the planet is tall. Some are short, and others are of normal tallness. We can't all appear to be identical. I happen to fall among the short individuals and I have no second thoughts about that.

Has your tallness at any point influenced your association with ladies?

No, it has never.

How would you unwind? 

I play football a considerable measure. I additionally read books, particularly the Holy Bible. I stare at the TV and I additionally take part in works out.

How would you get a kick out of the chance to dress? 

I want to look great. You know I am an Aba boy.