“I used to dress dead bodies” – Actress Patience Ozokwor

• Patience Ozokwor, a veteran actress in Nollywood, popularly known as Mama G has shared insights about her life experiences and challenges faced prior to achieving fame.

• The actress emphasizes the importance of perseverance and resilience in overcoming obstacles.

Veteran Nollywood actress Patience Ozokwor, popularly known as Mama G, has shared insights into her life and the challenges she faced prior to achieving fame.

During the pre-premiere dinner for Funke Akindele’s film, ‘Everybody Loves Jenifa’, Mama G recounted how she undertook various odd jobs to support her family before her fortunes changed.

She commended Funke Akindele for her industrious nature, likening it to her own.

She said, “Funke Akindele is a very strong woman. I love strong women. I am a strong woman. I am talking about the things that I do at home. I am a very strong woman, I went through thick and thin to become who I am today.

“I used to go to the morgue 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.

“You know they say no problem is accepted in his town but in my own place, they appreciate me a lot because they saw me through all these things.

“That’s the way I see Funke. When I see her, I look at myself. She’s a replica of who I am.”

In other news, On December 17, 2024, Grammy-winning rapper Cardi B utilized X (formerly Twitter) to provide an honest self-evaluation, enumerating the traits she regards as her most significant strengths:

Attractive appearance, Well-proportioned physique, Small feet, Pleasant scent even during menstruation, Strong grip, Streetwise, Entrepreneurial spirit, Wealthy, Devout woman, Capable of enhancing a man’s life.

This forthright self-endorsement sparked a variety of reactions online. Some individuals criticized her for what they perceived as arrogance, while others supported her self-assurance. One commenter noted, “this was not the bar you thought it was and I hate that for you.”

Cardi B has a track record of addressing public criticism directly. In November 2024, she countered Elon Musk’s remark branding her a puppet during a campaign rally for Vice President Kamala Harris. Cardi B responded, “I’m not a puppet, Elon. I’m a daughter of two immigrant parents who had to work their ass off to provide for me.

In another instance, she defended her choice not to perform her song “WAP” in front of her daughter, Kulture, responding to public scrutiny regarding her parenting decisions.

Media outlets have consistently reported on Cardi B’s reactions to criticism. For instance, following the incident with Elon Musk, HOLA covered the exchange, emphasizing Cardi B’s defense of her authenticity.