From sleeping in the bone-chilling cold car seat, and living in an abusive domestic environment to becoming the NFL star, Olamide Zaccheaus has been through a lot. The star wide receiver became a sensational player after he made an entry into the Falcon’s 53-men roster in 2019. To cut a long story short, you must have seen the presence of a 27-year-old on the gridiron in week 10.

The early childhood of the Commanders‘ WR has not been a happy one. His mother’s tireless efforts have made him what he is. That is why he always mentions his early days and his mother Mozimo’s struggle when his success is discussed on the floor.

What is Olamide Zaccheaus’ nationality ?

The WR holds American nationality but his roots belong to the country also known as the ‘Giant of Africa‘ in the western side of the African continent – Nigeria. He was born and brought up in Magnolia, New Jersey, in unimaginable circumstances, with a lot of sacrifices on his mother’s part.

Olamide’s mother, Yimbra Mozimo, started her odyssey from Nigeria when ‘OZ’ was around 5 and landed in the United States with eyes full of hopes and ambitions. Mozimo juggled two jobs and worked 70 hours a week to provide her children with primary needs and a vision of success. “I’m here because of my mother,” the star once admitted publicly.

Talking about his football journey, Mozimo confessed once, “Once Olamide got involved with football, he built a strong passion for it and it wouldn’t stop.” And after his fruitful start in the NFL, he once said about his mother, “I know everything she’s done for me, that’s my heart”.

What is Olamide Zaccheaus’ nickname?

There is no one nickname for the 5-feet-8 WR. His famous nickname is ‘OZ’. There is another name called ‘The Wizard of OZ’. And he is also known as ‘South Jersey’s Olamide Zaccheaus’. His charming personality and powerful plays for all three franchises (the Falcons, the Eagles, and the Commander) have earned him such names.

Before playing for the Falcons, he showed his blocking and receiving skills when he played collegiate football for the University of Virginia. After defying the odds, he gained prowess in the game and names that he has now.

In the current season, Zaccheaus played against the Steelers in week 10 and suffered a loss. But before that, the Commanders have managed to bring victory against the Giants, the Bears, and a 40-7 win over the Panthers.

With 10 touchdowns in total in his 6-year NFL career, Olamide is playing for the Commanders for the first time after the 2023 season with the Eagles. OZ’s Commanders ranks 2nd in the NFC East division with a 7-3 record, maintaining a cutthroat competition with his former team, the Eagles.