- Veteran actress Patience Ozokwor recently turned 66 on Saturday, September 14
- The renowned actress with over 3 decades of acting has been consistent in the Nollywood industry
- In celebrating the iconic screen diva, TheRadar spotlighted 5 unforgettable characters that solidified Patience Ozokwor in Nollywood
Renowned actress Patience Ozokwo, popularly known as Mama G, is one of the most memorable faces in the Nollywood industry and her track record is quite commended.
Growing up in the late '90s and early 2000s, many millennial kids who watched home videos can attest to the popularity of Patience Ozokwor.
The actress, who used to be a broadcaster on Radio Nigeria, rose to fame in Nollywood, with her memorable role in Authority in 1999.
Tracing her portfolio since then, the talented actress known for ‘villain’ mother-in-law roles has attained an admirable career worth recognising.
Kicking off her acting career way back from primary school, Patience Ozokwor, who studied fine and applied arts, is indeed a Nollywood acting legend.
In 2012 and 2013 awards at the 10th Africa Movie Academy Awards, she won the Best Supporting Actress. In 2023, she was named the Merit Award winner at the Africa Magic Viewers Choice Award.
As Patience Ozokwor turned 66 over the weekend, TheRadar spotlighted 5 characters of Patience Ozokwor that die-hard fans would definitely remember.
5 memorable characters of Patience Ozokwor
- Authority in (1999)
Authority was the breakout film that solidified Patience Ozokwor in 1999. In the film, Patience Ozokwor acted as a mother-in-law, who was always at loggerheads with her daughter-in-law. The dramatic performance earned her fans who grew to love her natural yet professional delivery of characters.
- Susana in Ukwa (2001)
Patience Ozokwor embodied the role of Susana in the classic Nollywood film ‘Ukwa’. Featuring alongside veteran Nkem Owoh, the role also solidified her veteran status in the industry.
- Mama G in Old School (2002)
The movie released in 2002 features Patience Ozokwor as Mama G in Old School. Acting as an unsettled wife and mother obsessed with the pleasures of life —never joking with her bottle of beer. The actress left a strong-willed, Charismatic and memorable delivery of her role. The character earned her the most popular nickname, Mama G. It is no surprise that this character stuck with people the most.
- Ulunma in Blood Sister (2003)
In Tchidi Chikere’s 2003 film, Blood Sister, Patience Ozokwor played the mother to popular actresses Genevieve Nnaji and Omotola Jalade Ekeinde. As Ulunma, her role was one for the books —Memorable enough to remember her stellar performance.
- Madam Pat in Chief Daddy (2018)
In 2018, Patience Ozokwor appeared in Mo Abudu’s film, Chief Daddy. The story revolves around a billionaire industrialist who died and left a will. Acting as Madam Pat, she also delivered a memorable performance.
7 Nollywood iconic screen divas who look younger than their age
Earlier, TheRadar compiled 7 iconic actresses who seem to always appear younger despite the advancement in their ages.
Most of them are legends in their own right and have seen generations. They are either in their forties or fifties but in reality, one can bet they look way younger than their age.
