Veteran actress Patience Ozokwo has been awarded an Honorary Doctorate Degree in Theatre and Media Arts.
The Achievers Networks Academy in the UK presented this honor, also recognizing Yoruba film icons Adebayo Salami and Jide Kosoko for their significant impact on the Nigerian entertainment scene.
The event took place on Saturday at the Aderinokun Lecture Theatre, University of Lagos, Akoka, with many dignitaries, celebrities, family, and friends in attendance.
The honorees were recognized for their important contributions to making Nollywood a worldwide success. Their lasting impact features memorable performances, guidance for new talents, and the promotion of African culture through movies.
Patience Ozokwo, affectionately called “Mama G,” expressed her joy on Instagram by sharing videos from the event. She called the experience surreal, writing:
“Today was like a movie
Honorary Doctorate Degree
Thank you Unilag
Thank you.”
In other news, A Nigerian man has sparked conversations on social media after sharing a video of himself undergoing a pink lip tattoo procedure to enhance his appearance. The viral clip captured the man getting his lower lip colored pink, a cosmetic trend often associated with self-enhancement.
Expressing his excitement, the man stated that achieving financial success has motivated him to invest in his looks. He encouraged others to prioritize self-care when they attain wealth, captioning his journey as:
“On my journey to freshness. Spend your money on self-guys when you make money.”
The video has elicited mixed reactions online, with some praising his self-confidence and others criticizing the procedure as unnecessary. The trend of lip tattoos for aesthetic purposes is becoming increasingly popular, especially among young individuals looking to enhance their features.
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