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“I Used to Go to the Morgue to Dress Dead Bodies” – Mama G on Her Struggles Before Fame

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1 year ago

December 20, 2024

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Veteran Nollywood actress Patience Ozokwor, famously known as Mama G, has opened up about the hardships and challenges she faced before achieving fame in the Nigerian movie industry.

In a conversation at the pre-premiere dinner for Funke Akindele’s movie Everybody Loves Jenifa, Mama G shared her journey and the struggles she endured to provide for her family.

“I used to go to the morgue to dress dead bodies so my children could go to school and eat,” Mama G explained, speaking about the sacrifices she made to ensure her family’s well-being.

Mama G went on to describe how her experiences shaped her into the strong woman she is today, and how she relates to the work ethic of Funke Akindele.

She praised Akindele, calling her a “very strong woman” and noting their similarities.

“Funke Akindele is a very strong woman. I love strong women. I am a strong woman.

I went through thick and thin to become who I am today,” Mama G said.

The veteran actress spoke about how the people in her hometown deeply appreciate her, having witnessed her struggle firsthand.

“No problem is accepted in his town, but in my place, they appreciate me a lot because they saw me through all these things,” she added.

“That’s the way I see Funke. When I see her, I look at myself. She’s a replica of who I am,” Mama G remarked.

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Priscilla Mkambala and Juma Jux Celebrate 1st Wedding Anniversary

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20 hours ago

February 7, 2026

Ese Ohwofa

Nigerian influencer and actress, Priscilla Mkambala and her husband, Juma Jux, celebrate 1 year of their wedding anniversary.

it can be recalled that this time last year, the couple got married and made headlines. now they come again as they celebrate and share cute couple pictures, a remake of 2Pac and his partner, Jones.

fans and friends congratulate the couple and wish them a happy anniversary.

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2Face Opens Up About Fatherhood, Admits Falling Short as a Parent

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20 hours ago

February 7, 2026

Ese Ohwofa

Nigerian singer 2Face admits to not being a responsible father to his kids. He admits this on a recent podcast episode where he stated that he has fallen short as a father to his kids.

“I want to really contribute to society positively. I want to be among those who make something meaningful happen. I want to contribute my own little quota to help society,” he said.

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Weekend Plans Sorted: 10 Movies You Can Watch in Cinemas Right Now

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21 hours ago

February 7, 2026

Ese Ohwofa

Don’t know what to do this weekend? How about heading to the cinema to watch the current movies now showing? Here are 10 movies currently playing in cinemas: