Patience Ozokwor Opens Up About Struggles Before Stardom—A Story of Strength and Resilience
Nollywood icon Patience Ozokwor, fondly known as Mama G, has revealed the gruelling challenges she faced before becoming one of Nigeria’s most celebrated actresses.
Speaking at the pre-premiere dinner for Funke Akindele’s new movie, Everybody Loves Jenifa, Mama G reflected on her journey to success, praising Akindele as a workaholic and drawing parallels between their stories of hard work and determination.
From Dressing Corpses to Raising Stars
In an emotional moment, Ozokwor recounted how she took on odd jobs, including dressing dead bodies at the morgue, to ensure her children had food and an education.
“I used to go to the morgue to dress dead bodies so my children could go to school and eat. I did a lot of things to make my family what they are today.”
The revelation stunned many, as the actress has long been regarded as a pillar of strength in Nollywood, often portraying fierce motherly roles that mirror her real-life persona.
A Mirror Image in Funke Akindele
Mama G didn’t hold back her admiration for Funke Akindele, describing her as a strong woman who embodies the same resilience and grit she had to muster during her own rise to fame.
“Funke Akindele is a very strong woman. I love strong women. That’s the way I see Funke. When I see her, I look at myself. She’s a replica of who I am.”
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An Inspiration for Generations
Patience Ozokwor’s story serves as a reminder of perseverance, proving that hard work and determination can pave the way to greatness.
Fans have since flooded social media with praises for Mama G’s honesty and strength, calling her journey a testament to resilience and an inspiration for aspiring talents.
Funke Akindele’s movie, Everybody Loves Jenifa, is set to hit cinemas soon, promising more laughs and life lessons from Nollywood’s finest.
