{"id":258754,"date":"2024-12-01T12:40:00","date_gmt":"2024-12-01T12:40:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2024\/12\/01\/legendary-nollywood-actress-patience-ozokwo-awarded-honorary-doctorate\/"},"modified":"2024-12-01T12:40:00","modified_gmt":"2024-12-01T12:40:00","slug":"legendary-nollywood-actress-patience-ozokwo-awarded-honorary-doctorate","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2024\/12\/01\/legendary-nollywood-actress-patience-ozokwo-awarded-honorary-doctorate\/","title":{"rendered":"Legendary Nollywood Actress Patience Ozokwo Awarded Honorary Doctorate"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<p>Nollywood\u2019s beloved veteran, Patience Ozokwo, fondly known as \u201cMama G,\u201d has every reason to smile as she celebrates a remarkable milestone in her illustrious career. The legendary actress recently received an honorary doctorate degree from the prestigious University of Lagos (UNILAG), a well-deserved recognition of her immense contributions to the Nigerian entertainment industry and the arts.<\/p>\n<p>The ceremony, held in a grand hall at UNILAG, was a heartwarming affair filled with love and admiration for the screen icon. Professors, lecturers, dignitaries, and top Nollywood stars, including Yemi Solade, Mr. Latin, and Femi Adebayo, gathered to celebrate the unforgettable moment.<\/p>\n<p>Taking to Instagram to share her joy, Patience Ozokwo posted a video capturing the moment she donned her academic regalia and received the honor. Her caption was as heartfelt as it was humble: \u201cToday was like a movie, Honorary doctorate degree. Thank you UNILAG. Thank you #MamaGLovers\u2764\ufe0f\u2764\ufe0f.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The announcement of Mama G\u2019s achievement lit up social media, with fans, colleagues, and fellow celebrities flooding her page with congratulatory messages. It\u2019s yet another feather in the cap of an actress who has inspired countless people with her talent, passion, and dedication. Bravo, Mama G!<\/p>\n<p>Watch the video below ..<\/p>\n<p>https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/DDAYkFgM2S3\/?igsh=Z3c5YWk2ZHc4Zm9p<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Nollywood\u2019s beloved veteran, Patience Ozokwo, fondly known as \u201cMama G,\u201d has every reason to smile as she celebrates a remarkable milestone in her illustrious career. 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