Veteran Nollywood actress Patience Ozokwor has shared insights on managing stardom and her unexpected journey into acting, revealing that she initially aspired to be a singer.
Speaking on the Life Unscripted Podcast, Ozokwor noted that while becoming famous is one thing, maintaining stardom is far more challenging.
She stressed the need for celebrities to stay connected with their fans and colleagues to sustain their success.
“Managing stardom is more difficult than becoming a star. To maintain stardom, you have to remember everybody on the street,” she said.
The actress noted the importance of passion and talent working together, adding that while hard work is essential, it is talent that truly sets individuals apart.
Reflecting on her musical ambitions, Ozokwor recalled how her hit song National Moimoi gained widespread popularity, even taking her on tour across the United States. However, she revealed that some pastors disapproved of the song.
“When I was small, I thought I was going to sing because I loved singing and being in the choir. But it turned out to be movies. My song National Moimoi took me around the whole of America. Some pastors were not even happy with me when I sang it,” she said.
