Mama G Get Real About Nollywood Stars Crowdfunding Health Crises

360PopBuzz November 29, 2023

Veteran Nollywood star Patience Ozokwor, affectionately called Mama G, recently dropped some real talk on why Nigerian actors often plead for donations when facing health issues. She says maintaining glossy celebrity appearances leaves little leftover for the inevitable rainy days.

In a candid interview, Mama G kept it 100 on the root of the problem - stars floss hard for the Gram, but burn through cash just as quickly.

"We spend all our money trying to look fly for the cameras and red carpets," she spilled. "Keeping up those celebrity lifestyles to impress fans leaves barely anything saved for sickness and tough times."

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So when serious illness eventually strikes, Ozokwor explains, depleted actors painfully turn to crowdsourcing on social media as a last resort. Some face backlash for seemingly "begging" after flaunting luxury previously.

But Mama G urges compassion - when you see a favourite Nollywood star pleading for hospital funds online, understand they've already drained their own pockets before swallowing pride to ask the public. Plus installing hair, flying first-class, and dripping in designers ain't cheap!

Patience even hinted her own frugal lifestyle has allowed her to cover younger artists when their medical bills start stacking. We stan a cost-conscious queen!

So next time you see Nigerian stars desperate for health care help, remember Mama G's gem - maintaining that screen goddess/god glam ain't all glitters. Consider donating to their care instead of shaming because photo-ready slayage clearly comes at a high cost!