Francis Odega

Francis Odega is a Nigerian comic actor best known for a comedic video clip of him that went viral and circulated on the Internet. It brought him to the limelight as he secured endorsement deals and recognition from foreign celebrities, such as 50-cent, who Odega claimed followed him on Instagram

Education and career Francis holds a bachelor's degree in Economics after graduating from Ambrose Alli University. He is one of the pioneering comedians of the popular Night of a Thousand Laughs comedy show. In 2013, Francis won the "Best Actor" award alongside Hlomla Dandala in the "Best African Collaboration" category at the 2013 Ghana Movie Awards. Francis came into the limelight after a scene from the movie series Back From South Africa hit the internet with notable people like 50 Cent and Tinie Tempah sharing the video clip of the scene on Instagram. The scene captures him comically speaking in an American accent.

Selected filmography

Films Domitilla (1996) as Receptionist Osuofia in London (2003) as Obiekwe Baby Police (2003) as Brutus Evil Woman (2003) Buried Alive (2003) Holy Cup (2003) Akpu Nku (2003) Force on the Run (2004) Royal Messengers (2006) Emotional Blunder (2006) Chicken Madness (2006) Under The Sky (2006) Royal Messenger (2006) Store Keeper (2006) Bird Flu (2007) as Johnbull My Last Wedding (2009) as Talambe Village Rascals (2012) House of Gold (2013) John Bosco The Perfect Plan (2014) as Ololo Desperate Sisters (2015) as Bobo ATM (2016) as Gbenga Celebrity Marriage (2017) as Emeka Marry Max Again (2018) Sade Takes Lagos (2019) as Bassey It's a Crazy World (2020) as China How You Wan Die (2021) as Paulo Ikemba (2022) The Trade (2023) as Lawrence The Suyis (2024) as Ozo Sword of God (2024) as Sam Adebayo (2023)

Soaps Clinic Matters

Endorsement After the video clip went viral, Francis signed an endorsement deal with telecommunications company Etisalat as its brand ambassador.