AFRICA | Nigerian Actress, Patience Ozokwo bags honorary doctorate degree from the University of Lagos.
Renowned Nigerian actress Patience Ozokwo, popularly known as Mama G, has been awarded an honorary doctorate degree in Theatre and Media Arts by the University of Lagos (UNILAG), Nigeria.
With an illustrious acting career spanning decades, Patience Ozokwo was recognized for her outstanding contributions to the Nigerian entertainment industry and her dedication to advancing the arts.
Sharing the joyous moment on Instagram, she posted a video of the conferment ceremony, where she was dressed in her academic regalia. In her caption, she expressed her gratitude and humility.
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“Today was like a movie. Honorary doctorate degree. Thank you UNILAG. Thank you #MamaGLovers.”
Before this honor, Patience earned a degree in Fine and Applied Arts from the Institute of Management and Technology (IMT), Enugu. Her dedication to the arts and her iconic roles in Nollywood have solidified her as a legend in the Nigerian film industry.
In another story, veteran Nollywood actress, Joke Muyiwa has achieved another remarkable milestone by earning a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Theatre Arts from the prestigious University of Ibadan at the age of 61.
Joke Muyiwa is celebrated not only for her exceptional acting career but also for her contributions to academia. A seasoned lecturer since 2003, she served as the Head of the Department of Performing Arts at Olabisi Onabanjo University (OOU) in 2010.
Her career in education has seen her rise to the rank of Chief Arts Fellow, a professorial cadre in her field. Expressing her gratitude, Muyiwa shared her joy on Instagram. Read more about the veteran actress HERE.
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