Veteran Actress Patience Ozokwor Shares Emotional Story of Love, Loss, and Commitment
Legendary Nollywood actress Patience Ozokwor has opened up about her deeply personal journey through an arranged marriage, enduring love, and the values that shaped her family life.
In a heartfelt reflection, the 65-year-old actress revealed that she was married at the age of 19, not by choice, but through an arrangement made by her parents an experience that was common during her time.
“I got married when I was just 19. It wasn’t my choice—my parents arranged it. At first, I was scared. I didn’t know how to love a man I didn’t choose,” she shared.
Despite initial fears, Ozokwor explained that love eventually blossomed. She remained married for 23 years until her husband’s death in 2000, after a long illness that lasted 15 years. During that time, the couple raised three biological children, and Ozokwor adopted five more, one of whom has since passed away. She now proudly mothers seven children.
Remarkably, the celebrated actress never remarried. “I wanted to stay with my children and raise them well,” she said.
Speaking candidly about modern relationships, Ozokwor lamented the increasing instability in marriages today. “Today, people take too long fixing themselves, yet marriages don’t last. In our time, our parents chose for us, and we stayed committed.”
She also spoke on the values she instilled in her family: “I’ve told my children never to think of divorce. I raised my daughters to be respectful and my sons to be responsible.”
Her story, a powerful testimony of resilience, sacrifice, and enduring love, has touched many fans and fellow actors, further cementing her place not only as a screen icon but as a beacon of strength and traditional values.
“I built a strong home through hardship, love, respect, and sacrifice,” Ozokwor concluded, her words resonating with generations old and new.
19/05/2025, 15:46:37
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