Nollywood actress, Patience Ozokwo has kept to her promise and has penned a heartfelt speech to celebrate her Lifetime Achievement Award.
Kemi Filani reported that the veteran had received the Lifetime Achievement Award at the just concluded AMVCA.
Taking to her Instagram page to pen a lengthy post, Patience Ozokwo noted how there was no social media and present-day luxury when she began her acting career.
Patience Ozokwo stated that progress was completely dependent on one’s talent, humility, word of mouth, and trust.
Expressing gratitude to her colleagues, she appreciated them for working tirelessly and often without recognition.
She also appreciated her family for surrounding her with love and acceptance.
Patience Ozokwo recounted how her children sacrificed a lot and stayed without a mother while she was filming.
“LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
When we started in the industry there was no social media and so many other luxuries we enjoy now. Progress was completely dependent on your talent, humility, word of mouth, and trust.
I appreciate my colleagues who work tirelessly and often times without recognition.
I appreciate my family who have always surrounded me with love and acceptance. My children sacrificed a lot and stayed long periods without a mother. At one point, my daughter became my PA and is still my Associate Manager to date.
All Marketers that believed in me from the very beginning. Too numerous to mention”.
Patience Ozokwo emotional as she receives AMVCA Merit Award
Kemi Filani reported that it was all tears of joy for Patience Ozokwo at the just concluded AMVCA.
The veteran actress had received the esteemed Industry Merit Award, which had caught her off guard.
In her speech, Patience revealed how she was cajoled by Charles Inojie to grace the occasion, unaware that she was an awardee of the night.
Taking to Instagram, Patience promised to pen an appreciation post to all but she had to recover from the shock of the award.
“A few hours ago telling my daughter I might not make it to Lagos because my flight from Benin was canceled and the last flight out of Asaba was delayed.
I had to attend a family wedding in the East Friday and barely made it back to Lagos.
Thanks @charlesinojie for encouraging me to come.
Let me rest for now. My speech with come later”.
