Ikenga: The Last Festival
Movie CinemaActing
Year
2026
Rating
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Box Office
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Talent SpotlightActorNigeria
Patience Ozokwo
Ikenga: The Last Festival • Call Of My Life
Patience Ozokwo, fondly known as “Mama G,” is a legendary Nigerian actress, gospel singer, and fashion designer. With a career spanning over two decades, she is best known for...
Known For
Actor
Country
Nigeria
Born
Sep 14, 1958 (67)
Latest Credit
Ikenga: The Last Festival (2026)
Box Office
₦4,110,499,373
Overview
Biography
Patience Ozokwo, fondly known as “Mama G,” is a legendary Nigerian actress, gospel singer, and fashion designer. With a career spanning over two decades, she is best known for her powerful portrayals of strong, often villainous maternal figures in Nollywood films. Her roles in movies like Mama G in America and Blood Sisters have made her a cultural icon across Africa. Patience has received numerous awards, including the Industry Merit Award at the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards. Beyond acting, she is a minister and motivational speaker, known for her authenticity, versatility, and deep connection with her audience.
Known For
At a glance
Birth Date
Sep 14, 1958
Age
67 years old
Place of Birth
Ngwo, Enugu
Country
Nigeria
Primary Craft
Actor
Known For
Actor
Popularity
0.0 score
Awards
1 wins, 1 nominations
Annual Wrap
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Filmography
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21 credits
2.7 average rating
₦4,110,499,373
Call Of My Life
Movie CinemaActing
Year
2026
Rating
3.1
Box Office
₦837,435,438
Aba Blues
Movie CinemaActing
Year
2026
Rating
2.5
Box Office
₦52,957,630
Onobiren (A Woman's Story)
Movie CinemaActing
Year
2026
Rating
2.8
Box Office
₦138,165,673
Son of the Soil
Movie CinemaActing • Mama Ladejo
Year
2025
Rating
2.8
Box Office
₦8,525,105
Love In Every Word 2: The Wedding
MovieActing
Year
2025
Rating
—
Box Office
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Imported Wives
Movie CinemaActing
Year
2025
Rating
2.0
Box Office
₦12,144,225
The Thing About Pain
MovieActing
Year
2025
Rating
—
Box Office
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Recall
Movie CinemaActing
Year
2025
Rating
2.2
Box Office
₦12,899,625
Everybody Loves Jenifa
Movie CinemaActing • Mrs Agnes (Olivia Mom)
Year
2024
Rating
2.0
Box Office
₦1,882,549,548
A Ghetto Love Story
Movie CinemaActing
Year
2024
Rating
4.0
Box Office
₦96,091,396
Nnewi The Land Of Gold
MovieActing
Year
2024
Rating
—
Box Office
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Honors
Awards & nominations
A snapshot of wins and nominations tied to this person across tracked ceremonies.
Wins: 1Nominations: 1
Year
2023
AMVCA 9
Industry Merit Award
Winner
Industry Pulse
In the News
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News
I boldly expose what people hide, Patience Ozokwor defends 'Mama G' roles
Veteran Nollywood actress Patience Ozokwor, known as Mama G, defends her villainous roles, stating they expose societal ills and are not reflections of her
News
Why veteran actors beg online, by Patience Ozokwor - The Nation Newspaper
The Nation Newspaper Why veteran actors beg online, by Patience Ozokwor
News
Marriage found me at 19, not by choice - Patience Ozokwo
Veteran Nollywood actress, Patience Ozokwo has shared a personal story about her marriage. According to her, she was married at the age of 19 through an
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Inside the creative circle
The recurring partnerships, shared projects, and defining work shaping this creative career.
198
Creative connections
42
Repeat collaborators
21
Projects explored
Olufunke Ayotunde Akindele · 2012–2024
Longest partnership
Defining Pairings
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Creative Connections
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Olufunke Ayotunde Akindele
Director
Frequent collaborator2012–2024
4 shared titles
Everybody Loves Jenifa • Chief Daddy 2 - Going for Broke • Chief Daddy
Yolanda Okereke
Director
Frequent collaborator2017–2024
4 shared titles
Everybody Loves Jenifa • Chief Daddy 2 - Going for Broke • Chief Daddy
Ini Edo
Actress
Frequent collaborator2018–2024
4 shared titles
My Baby Doll • The Ghost and the Tout Too • Bad Comments
Beverly Ada Mary Osu
Actress
Frequent collaborator2022–2026
4 shared titles
Ikenga: The Last Festival • Call Of My Life • A Ghetto Love Story
Folarin Falana
Actor
Frequent collaborator2018–2024
3 shared titles
Everybody Loves Jenifa • Chief Daddy 2 - Going for Broke • Chief Daddy
Destiny Etiko
Actress
Frequent collaborator2021–2026
3 shared titles
Ikenga: The Last Festival • Everybody Loves Jenifa • The Ghost and the Tout Too
Niyi Akinmolayan
Director
Frequent collaborator2017–2022
3 shared titles
Chief Daddy 2 - Going for Broke • Chief Daddy • The Wedding Party 2: Destination Dubai
Zubby Michael
Actor
Frequent collaborator2024–2026
3 shared titles
Ikenga: The Last Festival • Call Of My Life • Nnewi The Land Of Gold
Collaboration Over Time
2026
Ikenga: The Last Festival
With Nkem Owoh, Jide Kene Achufusi, Zubby Michael
2026
Call Of My Life
With Zubby Michael, Beverly Ada Mary Osu, Nkem Owoh
2026
Aba Blues
With Jide Kene Achufusi, Bimbo Akintola, Odum Chukwuemeka Joseph
2026
Onobiren (A Woman's Story)
With Deyemi Okanlawon, Bisola Aiyeola
2025
Son of the Soil
With Iretiola Doyle
2025
Love In Every Word 2: The Wedding
With Uzor Arukwe, Omotunde Adebowale, Omoni Oboli
Signature Titles
Call Of My Life · Featured creditA Ghetto Love Story · Top-rated creditOnobiren (A Woman's Story) · Signature creditSon of the Soil · Signature creditAba Blues · Signature credit