Veteran Nollywood actress Patience Ozokwo’s recent meeting with former First Lady of Nigeria, Patience Jonathan, has sparked mixed reactions online. A video posted on Ozokwo’s Instagram page shows her kneeling to greet Jonathan, which some commenters found surprising, noting that it’s uncommon for Igbos to bow or kneel when greeting.
Reactions varied, with some admiring Ozokwo’s humility and others expressing disappointment. Monalisa Chinda commented, “Miss her so much,” while Suumhar wrote, “I thought they said Igbos never bow to people in greeting”. Others, like Jude Mary Uche, focused on the positive, saying, “Patience meets Patience. I love this”.
It’s worth noting that cultural norms around greetings can vary widely, and individuals may choose to express respect in different ways. Ozokwo’s caption, “Dame Patience Jonathan. You are loved. Thank you,” suggests her gesture came from a place of genuine admiration and appreciation.
One Isi Lisa wrote, “But mama G senior this woman well na
One Suumhar wrote, “I thought they said Igbos never bow to people in greeting
One Jude Mary Uche wrote, “Patience meets Patience. I love this
One Anosike Victor582022 wrote, “Our great mummies
One Emmanuel Justice186 wrote, “Two queens
One Nef3rtiti wrote, “Mama Peace and Mama G
One Jaylove_I wrote, “Great women
One Princess Joy Agbozi wrote, “Great women
