Why I like acting wicked roles - Patience Ozokwor opens up

Veteran Nigerian actress Patience Ozokwor has opened up about how she feels portraying wicked characters in movies, revealing that she sees such roles as a way of exposing the harsh realities that exist in society.

Speaking in a video circulating online, the actress, affectionately known as Mama G, explained that she never felt uncomfortable playing villain roles because she believed such characters represent real-life situations that many people often choose to ignore.

“I feel proud to expose the ills of society. These things happen, and nobody wants to expose them. I am exposing them,” she maintained.

According to the celebrated actress, her performances serve as a mirror to society by bringing hidden issues to the forefront through storytelling.

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When the interviewer pointed out that she seems extremely proud of herself for taking on such roles, Patience Ozokwo confidently replied: “Extremely proud of myself, and Mama G lovers are proud of me,” she said

Patience Ozokwor remains one of Nigeria’s most respected actresses, having built a remarkable career playing unforgettable motherly and villainous characters that have made her a household name across Africa.

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