21st May, 2023
By Kazeem Ugbodaga
Veteran actress, Patience Ozokwor has won the Industry Merit Award at the Africa Magic Viewers Choice Award (AMVCA).
According to the organiser of the award, which held on Saturday, “We are thrilled to announce that the legendary Patience Ozokwor is the recipient of the esteemed Industry Merit Award at #AMVCA9!
“A true icon of the Nigerian film industry, her exceptional talent, and remarkable contributions have shaped the landscape of African cinema.”
A joyous Ozokwor said “I will die for your love, nothing matters to me anymore the hate or those who don’t appreciate me.”
Born 14 September, 1958, Ozokwor is a Nigerian veteran musician, fashion designer, gospel singer, and actress.
She won the Best Supporting Actress 2012 & 2013 award at the 10th Africa Movie Academy Awards.
She is known for taking the role of a wicked woman in some of her movies. Ozokwor was among the top 100 Nigerians Honored by the government to celebrate the amalgamation of the northern and southern protectorates in 2014.