The veteran said in an interview that it was unacceptable for her to give up her acting career merely to fulfill her marital duties.
She compared it to telling a skilled nurse to give up on her career because of marital responsibilities, which she said was absurd.
Patience Ozokwor recalled a trying time when her spouse became ill. She revealed that she was pushed by her family to put her work on the back burner in order to take care of her husband, but she refused.
She clarified that performing is not just her career, but also her comfort and source of joy.
She remembered with nostalgia how her spouse had urged her to perform even when he was ill. Frequently, he would ask to watch her movies with her.
She remembered with nostalgia how her spouse had urged her to perform even when he was ill. Frequently, he would ask to watch her movies with her.
Even on the occasions when she wasn't there to record, Patience Ozokwor made sure her husband got the best medical care possible throughout his sickness.
The wise woman counseled her audience to strike a careful balance between their roles as wives and their careers.
The wise woman counseled her audience to strike a careful balance between their roles as wives and their careers.