The respected thespain won the prestigious Industry Merit Award at the ninth edition of the AMVCA, which took place in Lagos on Saturday, May 20.
In a heartfelt post on her Instagram page, Patience Ozokwo acknowledged the significant sacrifices her children have made for the sake of her career.
She noted that throughout her acting career, her children had to endure long periods without her presence due to her demanding acting schedule.
She also revealed that her daughter had served as her manager in the past and continues to be her associate manager to this day.
Speaking further, Patience Ozokwo reflected on the early days of her career, emphasizing the absence of social media and how success was solely dependent on talent, humility, word of mouth, and trust.
Her words,
“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 till date.”
See her post below,
