Patience Ozokwor popularly known as Mama- G is a veteran Nollywood actress, musician, entrepreneur, and television personality. He got the name Mama G after she released her debut album in 2012. Patience Ozokwor was born on the 25th March, 1958 in Amaobo village, Ngwo, Enugu State, Nigeria.
Patience Ozokwor Profile
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Name |
Mama G |
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Real |
Patience Ozokwor |
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Date of Birth |
25 March 1958 |
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Age |
63 years (2021) |
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State of Origin |
Enugu |
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Nationality |
Nigeria |
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Tribe |
Igbo |
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Occupation |
Actress |
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Net Worth |
$500,000 |
Educational Background
Patience Ozokwor had her secondary school education at Abimbola Gibson Memorial School, Lagos. She furthered her education at Women’s Training College to obtain her National Certificate of Education (NCE). She also studied Graphics and Mass Communication.
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Career and Movies
Patience Ozokwor started her career as a teacher after obtaining her NCE. She practiced as a teacher for four years. She however moved into the broadcasting field as a newscaster and radio presenter. While working as a presenter, she also worked in the field of radio drama.
In 1998, Patience Ozokwor joined Nollywood. She however gained popularity after she featured in Living in Bondage.
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She often played the role of a mother in most of her movies. Some of Patience Ozokwor movies are
- My Sweet Mother
- Old School
- Aguba
- Idemili
- Living in Bondage and many others.
Patience Ozokwor have worked with several Nollywood stars including Pete Edochie, Rita Dominic, Oge Okoye, Jim Iyke, Ramsey Noah and many others.
In 2012, Patience Ozokwor released her hit album. She adopted the name Mama G.
Patience Ozokwor is also a philanthropist and a motivational speaker. She worked alongside the Enugu state government for the empowerment of the youths, with emphasis on the female gender. She guided them on how to start up something for themselves through hair and skin care.
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Patience Ozokwor left acting to become a pastor in 2012.
Instagram Handle
Patience Ozokwor Instagram handle is @patienceozokwor
Personal Life
Patience Ozokwor got married at the age of 19 immediately after her secondary school education,Her husband is late. She is Igbo from Enugu state.
Patience Ozokwor Net Worth
Patience Ozokwor is one of the most influential actress in Nigeria with an estimated net worth of $500,000.