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Legendary Nollywood actress Patience Ozokwor is one of the most talented and sensational actresses in the Nollywood movie industry. Aside from her acting career, she is also a Nigerian musician, fashion designer, and gospel singer.
In an interview with Punch News paper, the actress recounted how she was forced to marry by her mother which made her marry the wrong person she never loved. According to her, her mother was the strict one who doesn’t hesitate to punish when you err.
However, for fear that she (Patience) will indulge in anything that will bring shame to the family, she forced her to marry at age 19. Because she couldn’t struggle with her mother, she gave in and married the man who later became her husband and father of her four children.
Patience Ozokwor however, lost his husband in the year 2000 and is currently a widow. She is now blessed with four biological children and five adopted children.
