Veteran Nollywood actress Patience Ozokwor, fondly known as Mama G, has shared her challenging journey to stardom in the entertainment industry.
Speaking at the pre-premiere dinner of Funke Akindele’s movie, Everybody Loves Jenifa, she revealed the sacrifices she made to support her family before her breakthrough.
Mama G shared heartfelt details of her past struggles, including working at a mortuary to dress dead bodies so her children could go to school and eat. She expressed admiration for Funke Akindele’s determination and resilience, drawing parallels between herself and the filmmaker.
“Funke Akindele is a very strong woman. I love strong women. I am a strong woman. I went through thick and thin to become who I am today. I used to go to the mortuary 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,”
Mama G’s story serves as an inspiring reminder of the strength and sacrifices behind many success stories. Her kind words for Funke Akindele resonated with fans, highlighting the importance of hard work and perseverance in overcoming life’s challenges.