Patience Ozokwor popularly called Mama G is a Nigerian actress, musician and fashion designer. She began her career in 1998 and became popular in 1999 after starring in the movie, Authority.
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Patience has starred in over 200 movies, and has acted with prominent artistes like Olu Jacobs, Ini Edo, Rita Dominic, e.t.c .
She is an actress widely known for her cantankerous roles in the Nigerian movie industry.
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Patience Ozokwor Background
Patience Ozokwor was born on March 25, 1958 in Ngwo, Enugu State, Nigeria. She attended Abimbola Gibson Memorial School, Lagos. Later on, she was admitted into Methodist Girls School, Yaba but relocated to Enugu with her family due to the civil war.
Subsequently, she attended Teachers’ Training College, Afikpo. Then, moved on to the Institute of Management and Technology (IMT), Enugu to study Fine and Applied Arts specializing in graphics.
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Patience Ozokwor Early Career
Acting for Ozokwor started at an early age. At a young age, her uncle gave her novels like Oliver Twist, Jane Eyre, e.t.c She began reading those novels even when she couldn’t comprehend the words.
Eventually, the books exposed her to the world of literature and creativity. She was also registered at the Takwa Bay Children’s Club and was socializing with other children through different activities. All of these in return gave her more exposure and confidence.
After college, Patience taught for four years before delving into broadcasting. Next, she was employed as an announcer for Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria (FRCN), Enugu until its closure. At FRCN, she took part in radio theatres and other media and entertaining activities.
After FRCN shut down and workers retrenched, Patience engaged in petty trading until she met Chika Okpala. Okpala’s crew assigned her a role in a commercial without auditioning, and she acted well.
After, she featured in a soap opera, Someone Cares. Subsequently, she played challenging roles in Amina and Odum film. So, in 1999, she was chosen for the movie Authority. Authority was the blessing that opened other doors.
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Patience Ozokwor Personal Life
Currently, Patience is a widow. She was married at age 19, but her husband died in 2000. Since then, she has been a single mother and recently a grandmother.
Altogether, she has eight children – 5 adopted and 3 biological children.
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Movies
The veteran actress produced a short documentary titled Evangelist Patience Ozokwo Pt 1-4 in 2017.
Also, she has featured in over 200 movies, some of them include;
- Miracle, 2002
- Pretender, 2002
- 2 Rats, 2003
- Blood Sister, 2003
- Last Miracle, 2003
- The Storm is Over, 2003
- Billionaires Club, 2003
- Indulgence, 2004
- Police Woman, 2004
- Mama G in America, 2004
- My Mother, My Marriage, 2004
- Royal Palace, 2005
- Crying Angel, 2005
- You and I Forever, 2005
- Behind Closed Doors, 2005
- Love is a Game, 2005
- Soul on Fire, 2005
- Alice my First Lady, 2006
- Living in Pain, 2006
- The Return of Mama-G, 2006
- Aguba Igogoro, 2006
- Sweet Mama, 2006
- Lion’s Den, 2007
- Silent Rage, 2007
- Area Mama, 2007
- Saved by Sin, 2007
- Unfinished Business, 2007
- Indian Doctor, 2008
- The Evil Queen, 2008
- Critical Queen, 2008
- Heart of a Slave, 2008
- The Plain Truth, 2008
- The Wrong Money, 2008
- Strength to Strength, 2008
- Personal Desire, 2009
- Missing Child, 2009
- Open & Close, 2011
- Deep Water, 2012
- Turning Point, 2012
- The Enemy I See, 2012
- World of the Mind, 2012
- Covert Operation, 2013
- After the Proposal, 2013
- To Rise Again, 2014
- The Wedding Party 2, 2017
- Chief Daddy, 2018
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Songs
As a gospel singer, some of her songs include;
- Make we Jolly, (2016)
- Adaeze, (2012)
- Ihe Neme N’uwa, (2012).
Patience Ozokwor Net Worth
Answersafrica.com estimated her net worth to be N390 million and she is one of the richest and most influential actresses in Nigeria. In 2015, Glo signed her as an ambassador alongside Wizkid, AY, Bovi, Odunlade, Reekado Banks, Dija and others.
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Awards And Recognition
Ozokwor is a multi-award-winning actress. She was honored along 100 other Nigerians in 2014 by the President Goodluck Jonathan.
Some of her awards include;
- Best Actress in the African Collaboration Category, ‘Untamed’ Ghana Movie Awards, 2012
- Best African Collaboration – Best Actress, ‘Slave Boy’, Ghana Movie Awards, 2013
- International Acclaimed Artist, Centenary Awards by President Goodluck Jonathan, 2014
- Best Actress in a Supporting Role, ‘After the Proposal’ Africa Movie Academy Awards, 2014
- Actress of the Year, Independent Newspapers Limited Awards, 2018
Patience Ozokwo Quotes
“When the going gets tough, that is when I see God coming in his full might”.
“When almost everything you do in life serves a purpose, then you are a genius, master legend and one of kinds we have in many professions today.”
“Great Sportsman, Businessmen, Craftsmen or Generals like me do not complain about the rules. They just go ahead.”
“Always think of the things you can’t see especially if they can see you.”
“The ability to speak is good but the ability to speak to yourself is awesome if you can listen.”
“You must have a book, website, a program or app that supports your ambition that you must use every day. …Just following people is not enough.”
“When people know you more than you know yourself then you are lost and they have found you.”
“I certainly can tell you that there are many things in this world that you will never be able to do. I can certainly assure that the many things you can do if you do them well, things will be different.”
“You were born not to make noise but to make impact.”
“You don’t have to wait for people to survive, struggle to make life meaningful for yourself.”
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Entrepreneurial Lessons From The Life Of Patience Ozokwor
Hard work.
Ozokwor on her Instagram page exposed some of the things that happens behind the scenes of the interesting movies we watch. She explained that there is never a short cut to success and that you have to pray, plan and work hard to become successful.
The veteran actor also explained how her passion for acting brought her where she is today. According to her, acting is one of the things she enjoys. Also, she is willing to add more to her collections of movies locally and internationally.
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