Why Nollywood stars don't need Lagos and Abuja to get big – Patience Ozokwor Patience Ozokor, commonly known as Mama G, a veteran Nolly...
Why Nollywood stars don't need Lagos and Abuja to get big – Patience Ozokwor
Patience Ozokor, commonly known as Mama G, a veteran Nollywood actress, has reminded her colleagues that they do not need to relocate to Abuja or Lagos to become stars in the film industry.
On Tuesday night in Enugu, Ozokwor declared this at a light procession night in honor of the late Chief Executive Officer and Founder of Africa Movie Academy Awards, Madam Peace Anyiam-Osigwe.
She stated that many actors and actresses began their careers in Enugu but moved to Abuja and Lagos once they became stars, forgetting their roots.
"But as for me, I said I was going to stay in Enugu, inside the village, and when I go to Lagos, I tell them I am a village woman."I live in Ngwo, Enugu State's Udi Local Government Area, and God has shown me that you may become a star from anywhere.
"You don't even need to be in Lagos or Abuja," Ozokwor explained.Ozokwor went on to advise her colleague, saying, "If you are good enough, they will call you even from America."She went on to say that she had won the Member Federal Republic award, as well as the Centenary Award, which is presented once every 100 years.
"I had no idea who put my name there, so you can be picked from anywhere," she explained. "That is the statement I wanted to make in this industry, but I am happy that I am saying it today," she added.
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