Nollywood actress Stephanie Promise Ikedieze, wife of actor Chinedu Ikedieze, popularly known as Aki, has revealed how her husband and his longtime screen partner, Osita Iheme, known as Pawpaw, divided their household belongings after they stopped living together.
Stephanie shared the lighthearted revelation in a video posted online, with Aki reportedly nearby as she recounted the period when the two actors lived under the same roof.
According to her, Aki and Pawpaw had accumulated household items together and eventually shared them when it was time to move into separate homes.
Explaining how they divided their belongings, Stephanie said in Pidgin: “Him and Pawpaw dey stay together before, as them wan pack comot, everybody dey share property. Aki carry pot, Pawpaw carry kettle.”
The humorous account has attracted attention from fans because it offers a glimpse into the close relationship between two of Nollywood’s most recognisable comedy actors beyond their work on screen.
Aki and Pawpaw became household names through their appearances in numerous Nollywood productions. Their distinctive comic styles and memorable characters helped establish them as one of the industry’s most popular acting duos.
The revelation is also significant because it illustrates how their relationship extended beyond their professional partnership. Before eventually establishing separate households, the actors reportedly lived together and shared expenses and possessions.
Stephanie’s account has been widely discussed online largely because of the amusing simplicity of the arrangement, with the memorable “pot and kettle” description providing a lighter perspective on the actors’ long-standing friendship.
Although Aki and Pawpaw have pursued individual projects over the years, their names remain closely associated with the golden era of Nigerian comedy films. Their on-screen partnership continues to resonate with Nollywood audiences, while stories about their personal friendship regularly attract public interest.
Stephanie’s latest revelation therefore provides another entertaining chapter in the history of the celebrated Aki and Pawpaw partnership.
