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Why Nollywood Actors Beg For Public Assistance—Patience Ozokwor

POSTED ON November 24, 2023 •   Entertainment      BY Ebiakuboere England

Veteran Nollywood actress Patience Ozokwor has revealed why her colleagues beg for public assistance when they are battling chronic ailments.

Ozokwor recently spoke in an interview, a clip of which KWS Nigeria posted on Tiktok.

Veteran Nollywood actress, Patience Ozokwor

According to her, despite their high salaries, some actors choose to seek public assistance when they become ill because their opulent lifestyles make it impossible for them to save money for themselves.

The renowned actor added that family members and friends put a lot of financial pressure on performers.

She made the point that actors are no longer compensated for illness, which is why they are determined to apply for government funding to cover their medical expenses.

She said, “Some of us [actors] are paid well, but before this sickness gets, nobody helps you because everybody feels you’ve got a lot of money. And you’re managing it [sickness] with your family. Also, nobody pays you anymore when you’re on that sick bed. Because it’s when you’re healthy that you can be shooting movies and making money. The illness has kept you out for a long time and the money you saved has been exhausted.

“And you know, because of the nature of our job, we are heavy-spenders. The clothes you wear matter to the world. We call it packing. The way you package yourself The worst is that you can’t even wear your expensive clothes.

These are the things that make us spend a lot of money. And then people pounce on you; they feel you have a lot of money because they see your face everywhere. I know how many people have come to this house today to ask for help.”

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