Patience Ozokwo’s Gesture of Kneeling to Greet Patience Jonathan Stirs Online Debate

Veteran actress Patience Ozokwo, widely known as Mama G, recently posted a video of her meeting with former Nigerian First Lady, Patience Jonathan.

The clip has sparked mixed reactions on social media.In the video shared on her Instagram account on Sunday, Ozokwo is seen kneeling to greet Jonathan as she approached, followed by a warm embrace between the two women.

The act of kneeling led to a debate online, with some users pointing out the age difference between them.A user, #isi_lisa, commented, “But Mama G is older. She’s 66, while the former First Lady is 58.”However, others supported Ozokwo’s action, stressing the cultural significance of respect.

One commenter, #lenycute01, said, “She’s simply paying her respect,” while #gochy_glam added, “Being a former First Lady is reason enough for the gesture.”

Another user, #lumiwizzo, applauded Jonathan’s humility, saying, “Such a humble First Lady, she stood up to greet you in return.”In her post’s caption, Ozokwo expressed her admiration for Jonathan, writing, “Dame Patience Jonathan, you are loved. Thank you.”