Nigerian rap icon Olamide has once again proven his cultural influence, this time not with a verse, but with a single tweet that’s sent social media into meme overdrive.
Taking to his official X account, the YBNL boss who is gearing for the release of his 15th studio album ‘Olamide’ posted:
“Aki and Pawpaw Gifs too sick to be free. They need their own gif platform. I go subscribe.”
In less than 24 hours, the tweet exploded online, racking up over 1.5 million views, thousands of likes and reposts, and sparking a hilarious wave of reactions from fans who couldn’t agree more. Users flooded timelines with the iconic GIFs and memes of the legendary Nollywood comedy duo, Chinedu Ikedieze and Osita Iheme, universally known as Aki and Pawpaw.
From classic reaction faces to chaotic moments from vintage Nollywood films, the pair’s expressive performances have long served as comedic gold on social media. But Olamide’s tweet reignited the conversation about just how universally relatable and entertaining the duo’s meme-worthy content is.
“They literally have gif for everything. sad oo, angry oo, crying oo, e dey,
their stickers and videos too,” one fan tweeted.
“I won’t be shocked if Aki n pawpaw is the first track in your album,” another wrote.
Several users echoed Olamide’s call, suggesting that the GIFs be compiled into an official platform or app.
The comedic chemistry between Aki and Pawpaw, paired with their exaggerated expressions and timeless one-liners, has made their content transcendent. Decades after the movies that made them famous, they remain as relevant and viral as ever, bridging generations and even crossing into global meme culture.
While there’s no word yet from the duo themselves, fans are already pitching app names like “Giffed by AkiPawpaw” and “NollyMeme Central.”
Whether Olamide was joking or genuinely proposing a new tech venture, one thing is certain, Aki and Pawpaw aren’t just Nollywood legends, they’re meme royalty, and the internet can’t get enough.
