The nature of our job makes us heavy spenders, it’s a struggle to save – Patience Ozokwor speaks on why actors beg for assistance when they get sick

Veteran Nollywood actress, Patience Ozokwor, has explained why fellow actors appeal for public support during health challenges. Despite substantial earnings, some actors, entangled in extravagant lifestyles, struggle to save.

The esteemed actress highlighted financial strains from family and friends, emphasizing that illness leads to income loss. Ozokwor conveyed these insights in a recent interview, a snippet of which was posted on TikTok by KWS Nigeria.

She said, “Some of us [actors] are paid well but before this sickness get, nobody helps you because everybody feels you’ve 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 getting 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 matters to the world. We call it packaging. The way you packaged yourself. The worst is that you can’t even repeat your expensive clothes. These are the things that make us spend a lot of money. And then people pounce on you, they feel you’ve a lot of money because they see your face everywhere. I know how many people that have come to this house today to ask for help.”