Patience Ozokwor shares why she rejected being called “Liz Benson of Enugu.”

In a recent interview, Nollywood actress Patience Ozokwor, popularly known as Mama G has revealed how she rejected being called the “Liz Benson of Enugu” early in her career, preferring to create her own distinct character.

Ozokwor’s career started in Enugu state, Nigeria, where her talent rose to prominence. As her fame increased, some started drawing comparisons between her and seasoned actress Liz Benson-Emeya, who is well-known for her roles in the Nollywood movies such as; Glamour Girls, Diamond Ring, and Karishika.

“I don’t know how it started, but all I knew was that when I started and people started recognising this woman from Enugu. So there was a time I came to Lagos for a shoot and I came to where we normally gather in Lagos and they started saying, ‘Hey, that’s the Enugu woman, the Liz Benson of Enugu.’ So they came and said, ‘Ha, you are Liz Benson of Enugu.’” said Ozokwor.

The similarity was immediately shot down when she graciously declined to be referred to as that. “No, with all due respect, Liz Benson, I don’t want to be like her. I want to be myself. I am Patience Ozokwor of Enugu,” she said.

This turned out to be a smart choice as Patience Ozokwor has become a well-known name in the Nigerian film industry today. She has also appeared in several Nollywood movies.

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