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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Ossas” is a rare card of the Memes FR pack, number 3482 of the collection, and the 753rd best-known meme of its 3496 cards. Here is what the meme means, where it comes from, and how to get its card.
What does the “Ossas” meme mean?
The meme expresses amusement at a situation where a proper name becomes almost impossible to articulate correctly. It plays on the contrast between the interviewee's seriousness and the phonetic absurdity of his identity. It is used to highlight pronunciation difficulties or to exaggerate the length of a first name humorously.
Where does the “Ossas” meme come from?
The phenomenon stems from a video published by the Facebook page Kenyans.co.ke on November 24, 2016. The clip shows Uvuvwevwevwe Onyetenyevwe Ugwemuhwem Osas during an interview where he recites his full name. The video, initially titled This Man Has The Hardest Name In Africa, quickly spread across social media. A YouTube repost dated December 27, 2016, amplified its visibility under the title Hardest Name in Africa. The original broadcast remains unknown according to available sources. The nickname Ossas, taken from the end of the name, became the primary label for the meme online.
- November 24, 2016Publication of the original video on the Kenyans.co.ke Facebook page under the title This Man Has The Hardest Name In Africa.
- December 27, 2016Viral repost on YouTube with the title Hardest Name in Africa, confirming the clip's popularity.
How to use the “Ossas” meme
- Use this meme to gently laugh at someone stumbling over a complex first name.
- Employ it in a comment to highlight the absurdity of an administrative system requiring endless names.
- Use it as a humorous reference when asking a child to read a list of difficult names.
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The “Ossas” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 3482 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Rare |
| Collection | Memes FR pack |
| Fame | 50/100 · #753 of 3496 |
| Recycle value | 10 MemeCoins (30 in Shiny) |
| Suggested by | @boblard |
How to get the “Ossas” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Ossas comes out of the Memes FR pack as a rare card. The pack odds say what each rarity weighs.
Your first pack is free and needs no account. After that a new free pack lands every 10 minutes, up to 3 waiting for you. You can also buy the card with MemeCoins on the market, bid for it at auction, or trade it — and a double recycles into 10 MemeCoins.
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Odds per card, averaged over a pack: Common 72%, Rare 23.9%, Epic 3.2%, Legendary 0.56%, Mythic 0.3%, Full Art ≤ 0.1%, Shiny 0.2%. Cards 1 to 3 are always Common, cards 4 and 5 climb the rarities. Rates drop for cards that circulate a lot. Details
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Ossas?
He is a Kenyan man who appeared in a 2016 video where he pronounced a very long name. His full name is Uvuvwevwevwe Onyetenyevwe Ugwemuhwem Osas.
What does Ossas mean?
The term refers to the viral meme based on the difficulty of pronouncing this man's full name. It symbolizes humor around complex names.
Where does the Ossas meme come from?
It comes from an interview filmed in Kenya, published online by Kenyans.co.ke in November 2016, showing the man reciting his complete identity.
How do I get the Ossas meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Ossas” is a rare card of the Memes FR pack. Your first pack is free, with no account, and you can also buy, trade or win the card at auction.
How rare is the Ossas card?
It is a Rare card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: Osas celebrates 11 years on YouTube · Searching for ovuvuevuevue enyetuenwuevue ugbemugbem osas? · the legacy of osas 10 years later · checked on October 28, 2026.
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