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Patience Ozokwor

Born
1958-09-14 (age 67)
Birthplace
Ngwo, Enugu, Nigeria
Occupation
Musician, Fashion Designer, Television Personality, Evangelist, Broadcaster
Active
1999 - Present
Alma Mater
Institute of Management and Technology, Enugu
AKA
Mama G, G for general

Career Stats

Rising
Movies
10
Lead Roles
5
Supporting
5
Years Active
27yrs
Avg Rating
5/5
Per Year
0.4films

Career Overview

Patience Ozokwor has 10 film credits spanning 2025–2026 .

Role Distribution

Actress×4

Genre Breakdown

Drama
9
Romance
6
Comedy
4
Adventure
2
Thriller
1

Biography

A veteran Nollywood actress born in Enugu, Nigeria, is a Nollywood icon dubbed Mama G or G for General. A versatile actress, gospel singer, and fashion designer, she's starred in over 100 films, earning AMAA Best Supporting Actress awards in 2012 and 2013. Famous for villainous matriarchs, her commanding presence captivates audiences. Widowed since 2000, she raises eight children (three biological, five adopted) with unwavering faith and grace, embodying strength and artistry in African cinema.

EARLY LIFE

Born in the village of Amaebo, Ngwo in present-day Enugu State, Nigeria, Ozokwor attended Abimbola Gibson Memorial School in Lagos. She developed a passion for acting in primary school, where she took part in various stage plays. She later attended the Institute of Management and Technology Enugu, where she obtained a degree in fine and applied arts.

CAREER

Before starting as an actress, Patience Ozokwor was part of a radio drama and worked as an announcer and broadcaster with Radio Nigeria. She rose to fame with her role in the 1999 film Authority. Her first TV drama was a soap opera titled Someone Cares on the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA). A veteran Nollywood actress, gospel singer, and fashion designer, she has appeared in over 100 films and is best known for playing villainous matriarch roles, earning AMAA Best Supporting Actress awards in 2012 and 2013. She is a Nollywood icon dubbed Mama G or G for General.

PERSONAL LIFE

Patience Ozokwor was married at the age of 19 and became a widow in 2000 following her husband's death from a terminal disease. She has three biological children and seven adopted children. She raises them with unwavering faith and grace. She is also an ordained evangelist.

Filmography

MOVIE
  • Played the character of Ekwutosi.
MOVIE

Susana

2026

DramaRomanceComedy
  • Played the character of Susanna (Mama).
MOVIE
5

When Love Prays

2026

RomanceDrama
  • Played the character of Mama Grace.
MOVIE

Aba Blues

2026

DramaRomance
MOVIE

Call Of My Life

2026

RomanceComedy
MOVIE

Onobiren

2026

Drama
MOVIE

Keleke

2025

ComedyDramaAdventure
MOVIE

Sister Faith

2025

DramaRomanceAdventure
  • Played the character of Mama Rose.
MOVIE
5
  • Played the character of Oyenka.

Career Timeline

32025
72026

By Decade

2020s
10

Box Office

Weekly Top Grossing
1

3 Cold Dishes

₦5,331,351.00

Week 51
2

Gingerrr

₦12,727,775.00

Week 47
3

Gingerrr

₦21,139,500.00

Week 46
4

The Herd

₦16,977,673.00

Week 46
5

3 Cold Dishes

₦15,261,240.00

Week 46

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