Patience Ozokwor, fondly known as Mama G was named the prestigious Industry Merit Award Winner, at the African Magic Viewers Choice Award, May, 20 2023.
The Industry Merit Award is a prestigious honor bestowed on individuals who have played a significant role in uplifting the African cinema with their craft and hardwork.
The Veteran Nigerian Actress, Musician and Evangelist, Patience Ozokwor was privileged to be adjudged the Industry Merit Award winner.
Being conferred with this honor, She joins veteran Actors like Olu Jacobs, the late Bukky Àjàyí who were honoured same in previous editions of the awards ceremony.
AMVCA in a Twitter post announced her conferment in pride. “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”.
The African Cinema Legend, express her shock over bagging the award and expressed her gratitude to her fans and her Lord.
Thank you, Jesus, I can’t thank you enoug”
To her fans she said” I will die for your love, nothing matters to me anymore the hate or those who don’t appreciate me”
Her final appreciation also went to the organizers “MNET, I thank you and I didn’t even know what I was coming to do here, Thank you for giving me this.”
The African Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA’s) a top-rated platform recognizes and adjudges honor on exceptional individuals who relentlessly put Africa on the map with their talent.