Veteran actress, Patience Ozokwor, popularly known as Mama G recently visited Big Brother Naija ‘Pepper Dem’ housemates alongside other Nollywood stars.
The visit tagged; ‘Dinner with the stars’ witnessed the likes of Kemi Akindoju, Osas Ighadoro and Dakore Egbuson-Akande among others such as; John Okafor (Mr Ibu), Chinedu Ikedieze (Aki) and fashion designer, Mai Atafo.
In her words to the housemates, Mama G said; “Be yourself at all times and watch people. Don’t live in a world of your own.”
“Watch people as variety is the spice of life. The courage you have put into this first step, add more to it for the next step.”
On the other hand, the housemates asked the stars how they could conduct themselves as celebrities when the show is over.
In a swift reaction, Dakore said; “Humility is something that is lacking in the entertainment industry. Try and hold on to your humanity. Find what you love and do it a lot. Surround yourself with people who genuinely love you. Surround your self with good energy.”
Similarly, Aki said, “Your creativity will take you far but your attitude will take you farther. Maintain a great attitude.”
However, when housemate, Mike asked Mr Ibu how he got his job. Ibu said;
“Jobs get me. I don’t get jobs. Whatever you are doing, do it well. All those things will meet you where you are.”
On her part, Osas Ighadoro said; “You don’t have to be in any situation you don’t want to be in. It comes down to respecting yourself and being comfortable in that situation and flourishing out of it.”
Addressing the housemates on the importance of choosing a worthwhile career path after the house instead of going for the hype, Kemi Akindoju and Mai Atafo said respectively;
“When this is over, it is important to ask yourself what you want to be remembered for.”
“The worst thing is for you to want to do something trendy when you are out. Find something you are passionate about.”