At the Artiste Village, National Theatre in Iganmu, Lagos, Agnes Molokwo is a known face. Popularly called Mama, the 64-year-old actress sleeps and works there. But recently, the Actors Guild of Nigeria, Lagos Chapter, led by Don Pedro Obaseki, gave her shelter.

In a chat with Sunday Scoop, Molokwo expressed joy that she had not been abandoned and forgotten. She said, “I am so happy that after five years of sleeping in the cold at the National Theatre, I spent this year’s Christmas in my own house. For years now, I have been squatting. It has not been easy for me, but I thank God for today. During the preparation for our artiste week, I called the chairman (Don Pedro) to tell him that I preferred money to an award. I told him about my plight and he promised they would do something about it. When he saw where I was squatting, he was shocked.”

While appreciating an agent, who had accommodated her for years, Molokowo recalled how she would wake up early in the morning to have her bath before everyone resumed for the day’s work. She added, “I am grateful to God and I thank AGN for showing me care. They did not take me as an artiste but their mother. When there was no place for me to stay, my agent asked me to be sleeping in his office.”

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I am so happy that after five years of sleeping in the cold at the National Theatre, I spent this year’s Christmas in my own house. 

God bless everyone that put a smile to mama's face.

Chai finally it is well

which movie she act pls

This is heart breaking and sweet at the same time

Does she have children? Just asking

What happen to her children nd her husband

Seems there are more actors/actresses these days than the number of people that have t.vs in their houses.

So sad

But Where is her offsprings

Some "ranking" BMCs must be getting more than three times the standard BMC stipend. No wonder they have so much spare time on their hands to be jumping on NL threads earlier than anyone else.

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I am so happy that after five years of sleeping in the cold at the National Theatre, I spent this year’s Christmas in my own house. 

God bless everyone that put a smile to mama's face.

But where is her children?

no everybody will make it in Lagos she sud go home

Nollywood is suffer head......

Imagine an actress who have an agent......infact i comment my reserve

It’s such a pity that in nigeria once u stop being popular you’re forgotten. how many of such legends do we have in Nigeria living in Diplorable states. yet these slay queens we have now are buying Cars every month. Do we even have an active Actors body who look into Royalty collections in Nigeria?

BlacSmit:
Seems there are more actors/actresses these days than the number of people that have t.vs in their houses.

bro update yourself, actress is now conventional term for female forks. especially, slayquin'. so how do you now expect people to not be more than tv in population in a third (5th) world country?

Phew!!!

I think its high time all actresses get registered and have a compulsory pension plan drawn for them.

How did she live her life during her youth. The truth is that these actresses and actors live above their means and die beyond their means. Others should learn and save for the future.

Tizu:
How did she live her life during her youth. The truth is that these actresses and actors live above their means and die beyond their means. Others should learn and save for the future.

Do you have a clue how much she was paid?...and how often she was paid?

BlacSmit:
Seems there are more actors/actresses these days than the number of people that have t.vs in their houses.

Exactly, I wonder where act

veave:
Phew!!!

I think its high time all actresses get registered and have a compulsory pension plan drawn for them.

pension plan ko.... who'll be paying the pension

JamaicanLove:
So sad

You are on every nairaland threads. What work are you doing presently? Who knows I might be of help.

OkunrinOloro:
Some "ranking" BMCs must be getting more than three times the standard BMC stipend. No wonder they have so much spare time on their hands to be jumping on NL threads earlier than anyone else.

The guy is cursed! I can't imagine a grown up man living such a directionless life.


The fool claim he's into human meat barbecue.


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post=74284628:
I am so happy that after five years of sleeping in the cold at the National Theatre, I spent this year’s Christmas in my own house. 

God bless everyone that put a smile to mama's face.

Amen!