Patience Ozokwor reveals she was practically dragged into Nollywood

“They practically dragged me into Nollywood (story for another day). Before then I was doing radio drama and stage play."

Celebrated Nigerian actress Patience Ozokwor has recounted how she found herself acting in Nollywood movies. According to her, she was practically dragged into the Nollywood movie industry her classmates. Via Instagram, the 62-year-old stated that her prowess in making her classmates laugh made them think she could thrive in Nollywood so they had to drag her into the acting business.

“I was introduced to Nollywood by chief Zebrudaya (Chika Okpala) and Pete Eneh (may God continue to rest his soul). They were my class mates in Esute mature university program. They couldn't believe how much I made them laugh every day in class,” the actress wrote.