Veteran Nollywood actress Patience Ozokwor has made a global appearance in Nike's latest exclusive Super Eagles sportswear campaign. The beloved actress, widely known as Mama G, was unveiled as part of a fresh collaboration between Nike and Nigerian creative designer Olaolu Slawn.
The campaign also features Super Eagles stars Samuel Chukwueze and Tolu Arokodare, alongside former captain Austin Jay Jay Okocha. Patience Ozokwor appeared in a series of stylish photos wearing the newly branded Nike and Super Eagles collection.
Nike Announces the Collection
Announcing the release on its sportswear Instagram page, Nike wrote: "GO SLAWN OR GO HOME. NIKE '26 COLLAB KITS. EARLY ACCESS AVAILABLE AT @OLAOLUSLAWN. COMING TO SNKRS AND SELECT RETAILERS THIS SUMMER." The collection blends football culture with creative streetwear elements, adding a bold new spin to the Super Eagles identity.
Patience Ozokwor Reacts to Fans
Meanwhile, Patience Ozokwor recently reacted to fans' movement to crown Blessing Onwukwe as the next Nollywood villain queen. This comes after Onwukwe's standout role in Uche Montana's YouTube movie, Monica. A social media blog shared a meme of Ozokwor symbolically crowning Onwukwe. In response, the veteran actress reposted the meme on her Instagram page with the caption: "True or False? Happy for @blessingonwukwe. Let's all win together."
Reactions from Social Media
Legit.ng compiled reactions from social media users. @joey_lit stated: "MAN GOT PATIENCE OZORKWOR AND JJ OKOCHA IN ONE SLIDE ??" @ButterBibi said: "I'm very happy for this woman Patience Ozokwo. I'm glad she got her recognition when she's still very much active and alive." @Alexusdeyforyou shared: "Happy for Mama G, I hope she collect better money." @Sophia729231502 commented: "The cultural fusion we didn't know we needed! Patience Ozokwo, the Super Eagles stars, and Slawn coming together for this Nike collection is absolute top-tier branding. Naija creativity is strictly undefeated!" @FamousPlutoFc noted: "When we call legends her name should be included because she has made us cry, laugh, and even on our pants cause of fear but her favorite role the wicked person keep winning MOM."
Patience Ozokwor Bags Honorary Award
Legit.ng also reported that Patience Ozokwor expressed joy after being awarded an Honorary Doctorate Degree in Theatre and Media Arts. She was awarded alongside her male colleagues, Adebayo Salami and Jide Kosoko, for their great contributions to the Nigerian entertainment sector. Dignitaries, celebrities, relatives, and friends attended the ceremony at the University of Lagos' Aderinokun Lecture Theatre in Akoka.
