Onyeka Onwenu
Onyeka Onwenu | |
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| Born | 31 January 1952 |
| Died | 30 July 2024 (aged 72) Lagos, Nigeria |
| Education | Wellesley College, Massachusetts (B.A.) The New School for Social Research, New York. (M.A.) |
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| Children | 2 |
Onyeka Onwenu MFR // ⓘ (31 January 1952 – 30 July 2024) was a Nigerian singer-songwriter, actress, human rights and social activist, journalist, politician, and X Factor series judge. Dubbed the "Elegant Stallion" due to her significant impact on African culture and entertainment, Onwenu was a chairperson of the Imo State Council for Arts and Culture. In 2013, she was appointed the Executive Director/Chief Executive Officer of the National Centre for Women Development.