×
App Icon
The Standard e-Paper
Join Thousands Daily
★★★★ - on Play Store
Download App

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.

Premium Article

Get Full Access for Ksh299/Week.

Bold Reporting Takes Time, Courage and Investment. Stand With Us.
Continue Reading  →
What you get
  • Unlimited access to all premium content
  • Ad-free browsing experience
  • Mobile-optimised reading
  • Weekly newsletters & digests
Pay via
M - PESA
VISA
Airtel Money
Secure Payments Kenya's most trusted newsroom since 1902
Support Independent Journalism

Stand With Bold Journalism.
Stand With The Standard.

Journalism can't be free because the truth demands investment. At The Standard, we invest time, courage and skills to bring you accurate, factual and impactful stories. Subscribe today and stand with us in the pursuit of credible journalism.

Pay via
M - PESA
VISA
Airtel Money
Secure Payment Kenya's most trusted newsroom since 1902