Get To Know Octopizzo: Biography, Age, Career, Net Worth, Height, Relationship & More
Octopizzo’s Biography
Henry Ohanga, also known by his stage name Octopizzo, is an accomplished Kenyan hip hop artist and the founder and CEO of the Octopizzo Foundation.
Octopizzo, also known as Number Nane Finest, attended Mashimoni Primary school for his Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE) examinations.
He subsequently enrolled at St. Gloria Secondary School in Kibera, where he earned his KCPE Certificate. Later on, he was able to attend St. Mary’s Changamwe College in Mombasa, where he completed his rudimentary computer soft studies, before returning to Nairobi to take an electrician’s course. He worked in a juakali-based garage for three years prior to joining music full-time.
Octopizzo earned a bachelor’s degree from Harvard University in Massachusetts (USA) in 2019 after completing a course in leadership, organization, and action.
He also graduated in September 2018 from the University of Pennsylvania, where he studied social impact strategy.
Octopizzo’s Nationality
Octopizzo or “Octo” is an award-winning, recording, and performing Hip-Hop artiste, humanitarian, and entrepreneur. He is a Nairobi-raised Kenyan.
Octopizzo’s Net worth
Octopizzo is the Chief Executive Officer of Chocolate City (Kibera) Tours and the Founder and Executive Director of the Octopizzo Foundation. He is also the founder of the “Artist for Refugee” program with the UNHRC and an Ambassador for Awareness on violence against women and girls.
His net worth is around $200,000 – $800,000.
Where is Octopizzo from ?
Octopizzo was raised in Kibera which is situated in the Nairobi area of Kenya.
How Old is Octopizzo ?
Octopizzo was born in October 30, 1983. He is 40 years old as of 2023.
Octopizzo’s Career Genre
Hip-Hop
Octopizzo’s Location
United States
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Octopizzo’s Height and Weight
There is currently no information on Octopizzo’s weight and height.
Octopizzo’s Career
Henry Ohanga aka Octopizzo reached a new career milestone in November 2020 when he was added to the 2021 Grammy Awards consideration list.
The Grammy Awards Academy nominated Octopizzo in the following categories: Record of the Year for Another Day, Best Melodic Rap for Kamikaze and Another Day, and Best Rap Performance for Che Che and Wakiritho feat. Sailors. However, the Number Nane Finest did not make the Final Nominations List, as the Gala for the 63rd Annual Grammy Awards was held on March 14, 2021 in and around the Los Angeles Convention Centre.
In 2012 and 2015, Octo won the Coastal Nzumari Awards for Best Male Artiste and Best Hip Hop Artiste, respectively.
In addition to his music, Octopizzo made his acting debut in the second season of the MTV series Shuga.
Octopizzo earned a bachelor’s degree from Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts (USA) in 2019 after completing a course in leadership, organisation, and action. He also graduated in September 2018 from the University of Pennsylvania, where he studied social impact strategy.
Octopizzo’s interest in music dates back to his High School years. In Kenya, he won multiple freestyle competitions, including G Pange Hip Hop.
Octopizzo is also the Chief Executive Officer of Chocolate City (Kibera) Tours and the Founder and Executive Director of the Octopizzo Foundation. He is also the founder of the “Artist for Refugee” programme with the UNHRC and an Ambassador for Awareness on violence against women and girls.
Octo has met notable figures such as former US President Barack Obama, ODM Party Leader Raila Odinga, President Uhuru Kenyatta, and former US Ambassador to Kenya Robert Godec through his foundation.
Octo has always had a particular interest in refugee-related issues and has been recognized multiple times for his efforts. In 2015, he founded his Foundation.
In 2015, he rated sixteenth worldwide as one of the most influential voices on refugee issues.
He was also selected for the Guinness MADE OF BLACK campaign(Advertisement).
He also created the Infinix Note 8 commercial.
Octopizzo’s Marital Status
Octopizzo married a white lady at his Ugenya home just a few months after breaking up with his longtime girlfriend and baby mama.
Octopizzo’s Family & Siblings
He is married and adores his spouse without question. Octopizzo insists that he merely strives to appease his family, which consists of his daughters, his wife, and his three siblings. Even though he is a family man, he keeps his life private and spends all of his leisure time with his family whenever he is not working.
Octopizzo’s Children
Octopizzo has three children named Zara, Stacy, and Fredy Flaco.
