“She took her children to school herself everyday” | Joke Silva, Oscar Onyema others honour Onyeka Onwenu in official tribute produced by Chude Jideonwo

Nigerian legend Onyeka Onwenu announces TV Series adaptation of her best-selling memoir “My Father’s Daughter”

Nigerian legend, feminist icon, and multi-generational talent Onyeka Onwenu has announced plans for the adaptation of her best-selling memoir “My Father’s Daughter” into an exciting mini-TV series that would feature some of Nollywood crème de la crème. Onwenu, who recently turned 70, made the announcement at a media parley held at Four Points Sheraton in... Read More

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August 13, 2021

Iconic Onyeka Onwenu discusses rumoured affairs with Obasanjo, Fela Anikulapo-Kuti #WithChude

Being in the eye of the public sometimes comes with unfounded backlashes. For the iconic singer, actor, journalist, broadcaster and author, Onyeka Onwenu, it was tales of rumours about affairs with prominent Nigerian figures. On this week’s episode of #WithChude, the award-winning veteran discusses her love life and the many rumours spun about her during... Read More

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August 9, 2021

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“It could have killed me” – Onyeka Onwenu discusses walking away from emotionally abusive marriage and finding love again #WithChude

On this week’s episode of #WithChude, legendary singer, actor, journalist, and author, Onyeka Onwenu bared her heart to host Chude Jideonwo about how she summed up the courage to leave her previous marriage, find love again and restore her relationship with God. After years of marital bliss with her now ex-husband, Onyeaka’s marriage began to... Read More

Extra

May 2, 2021

How to talk to God | Review of BB Sasore’s God Calling

There are few things subtle about God Calling, a faith-based drama in which a non-believing housewife is literally arrested by God and put to use preaching the Gospel. And how does the almighty choose to show himself to our heroine? He literally calls her on the phone. How does she deal with this intrusion? Does... Read More

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March 10, 2021

The 2021 edition of The James Currey Prize for African Literature opens for submissions

The James Currey Prize for African Literature is an annual award for the best-unpublished work of fiction written in English by any writer, set in Africa or on Africans in Africa or in the Diaspora. It was established in 2020 by Nigerian writer, filmmaker and publisher of Hattus Books, Onyeka Nwelue, in honour of James... Read More

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June 4, 2019

The trailer for ‘Muna’ is here and Adesua Etomi-Wellington is a cold killer on revenge

We have heard about Muna since 2017, the Kevin Nwankwor-directed film featuring Adesua Etomi-Wellington in a lead role, with an image of her holding a sword over her head. What’s exciting about Muna is that it’s a female revenge action-thriller. It’s in season, movies revolving around women being badasses while toppling the patriarchy (Captain Marvel),... Read More

The Film Blog

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December 26, 2018

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Film Review: Lionheart is the feel-good movie of the year and everyone should see it

Genevieve Nnaji isn’t a fan of the division of the film industry into old and new Nollywood. These boxes and labels, convenient but ultimately far from all-encompassing were employed by the media in response to the pivot of Nollywood films to cinema, as distributors began to seek out new ways of reaching audiences. “People come... Read More

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October 31, 2018

Kwam 1, Onyeka Onwenu, Shina Peters, Salawa Abeni, Bright Chimezie, and Gloria Ibru headline ‘The Monarch Experience’

All those legends in one place? Some of Nigeria’s most celebrated music icons are about to set the stage on fire with their timeless songs and stellar live performances at a Live concert tagged, ‘The Monarch Experience’ scheduled to hold on Saturday, December 8 at the Oriental Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos. The night of rich... Read More

The Music Blog

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May 21, 2018

“Foreigner’s God” is easily the most ambitious project to come out of Nollywood this year

Foreigner’s God, the period piece from director Ifan Ifeanyi Michael, hasn’t even been released yet. The film is still in the middle of its press cycle, with copious amounts of posters released and a garden-themed Instagram teaser gloriously introducing its female cast. I honestly think we are supposed to take this seriously. Ihe di woro... Read More

The Film Blog

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March 4, 2018

International Women’s Month: Y! TV’s Rubbin’ Minds unveil new series to celebrate exceptional women

Y! TV, the production arm of RED and producer of Rubbin’ Minds on ChannelsTV, Nigeria’s talk show of the year, is set to unveil a new series in celebration of this year’s International Women’s Month. In a statement released by the senior manager, Y! Productions, Seun Oluyemi, the special series on Rubbin’ Minds starts on... Read More

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October 14, 2017

#Impact365: Onyeka Onwenu leads visit of hope to Badagry Prison

It was a bright and sunny day on Wednesday, October 11, 2017 as a group of women philanthropists led by Nigeria’s renowned music icon, Onyeka Onwenu visited the Badagry Prison in Lagos on an outreach to hundreds of children incarcerated in the adult prison. Earlier in 2017, a moving story by Ayomide Odekanyan went viral... Read More

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August 9, 2017

[The Church Blog]: Can you spot Banky W in this 1996 music video from Onyeka Onwenu?

The entire video is a video is a beauty. It’s the testimony of Onyeka Onwenu when she became born-again in the 90s. And you can feel the love, and the piece, and the revelation. You can also see Banky W, as a cute teenager at 1:25. https://youtu.be/HeVO5X89MA4 Amazing.

Church Culture

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October 5, 2016

The Film Blog: Zack Orji returns!

Zachee Ama Orji (that’s a trick old Nigerian journos use when they want to show you they know more than you – use his full names) has been away for a while. The last time we truly heard anything new, it was his ordination as a pastor in the last quarter of 2015. But... Read More

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August 28, 2016

Daddy Freeze has the most caustic comments online – we bring you his greatest hits

by Tolu Omoyeni Over time, former Cool FM OAP Freeze has been in the business of weighing in on issues that concern celebrities, their personal lives, pastors, the economy and essentially, everything else. More often than not, his comments are incite public banter and generally upset people, rather than solve any problems. His long list... Read More

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May 23, 2016

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They still have it! KSA, Ebenezer Obey, Onyeka Onwenu, dazzled fans this weekend (WATCH)

It was all about evergreen music at the Space Legend Series which held at the Oriental Hotel in Lagos yesterday. Nigerian music icons Onyeka Onwenu, King Sunny Ade and Ebenezer Obey showed they could still rock the mic when given the opportunity to so. The veteran musicians thrilled fans with breath-taking performances. One of the highlights of... Read More

August 13, 2015

What happened when Onyeka Onwenu was questioned by ICPC on Monday

Legendary singer, Onyeka Onwenu, was a guest of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission, on Monday, August 10. The Director-General of the National Centre for Women Development, honoured the invitation of the ICPC, over the allegation of N17million contract bribe levelled against her. During her visit, Onwenu was interrogated for hours and when her interrogators were... Read More

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August 12, 2015

Onyeka Onwenu ‘appears at ICPC over N17m fraud’

After shunning the Independent Corrupt Pratices and Other related Offences commission (ICPC), the director-general of the National Centre for Women Development (NCWD), Onyeka Onwenu, finally honored the commission’s invitation over the alleged N17million contract bribe. She was granted an administrative bail. A source at the ICPC office revealed that Onwenu appeared before the ICPC on Monday and... Read More

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August 12, 2015

THE 2015 TRACKLIST: GEJ’s kinsmen decamps to APC, Onwenu obliged ICPC, NNPC reduces top management, More stories

Lalong gives Jang two weeks ultimatum to return stolen monies. Premium Times ICPC directs Okiro to refund N133 million. This Day GEJ’s kinsmen decamp from PDP to APC. YNaija Reps summons CBN governor over ban on foreign currency deposits. Premium Times NNPC cuts top management from 122 to 83. This Day PDP petitions EFCC, begs... Read More

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May 10, 2015

Beef in these Nollywood streets? Patience Ozokwor and Onyeka Onwenu duke it out

by Chinwe Okafor Let’s be honest, these two women were bound to fight. It was just a matter of time and reason. Jonathan’s recent bid for the presidency is the brawl between the singer, broadcaster, actor and Director General, National Women Centre, Onyeka Onwenu and popular actor, Patience Ozokwor. I honestly thought it would be... Read More

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February 24, 2015

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SPOTTED: Onyeka Onwenu getting a quick massage before taking a trip

by Anike Jacobs Opting for a body massage once in a while is not a bad idea. Elegant stallion, Onyeka Onwenu was spotted at the Domestic Terminal of the Murtala Mohammed Airport, Lagos taking a quick massage before her departure yesterday. The well loved entertainer, who was appointed on 16 September 2013 by President Goodluck Jonathan... Read More

November 11, 2014

“After seeking the face of God, I present myself” – GEJ declares for re-election

by James Sambo President Goodluck Jonathan has publicly declared his interest in contesting in the 2015 presidential election. Jonathan made the declaration amidst tight security and a surging crowd at the Eagles Square, Abuja. Jonathan arrived the venue at about 11:40am alongside the First Lady, Patience Jonathan, the President of the Senate, David Mark and... Read More

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August 26, 2014

Night of Tributes held for Late Prof. Dora Akunyili (PHOTOS)

by Azubuike Azikiwe To honour the Late Professor Dora Akunyili, a night of Tributes was held on Monday, 25 August, at the International Conference Centre, Abuja. Anambra State governor, Chief Willie Obiano, Onyeka Onwenu, Minister of Health, Prof. Onyebuchi Chukwu, former Ministers of Education and health, Obiageli Ezekwesili, and Prof ABC Nwosu, former military head... Read More

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August 11, 2014

Review: Here is the problem with the ‘Half of a Yellow Sun’ film

by Wilfred Okiche The film event of the year in these parts isn’t going to be Marvel’s latest money grabber, Guardians of the Galaxy. It isn’t Angelina Jolie making a triumphantly evil return to the big screen in the sleeping beauty retool, Maleficent, and no matter how hard the campaign from Lionsgate films will... Read More

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January 23, 2014

‘Let’s talk about sex’: Singer, Seyi Shay looks GORGEOUS on the cover of MyStreetz (PHOTO)

by Oke Efagene According to Sesan Adeniji, the publisher of Mystreetz magazine (the most consistent Nigerian monthly music magazine): ”In the process of reviewing what had transpired in the previous year in the Nigerian music industry and also making a projection of what to expect next for inventory purposes, some very vital issues and questions usually... Read More

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January 17, 2014

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Meet music legend, Onyeka Onwenu’s son, Painter Abe (LOOK)

by Oge Okonkwo Young painter, Abraham Ogunlende is the son of music legend, Onyeka Onwenu and prefers to be called painter Abe. Painter Abe is a newcomer to the Nigerian art scene, he showcased his art in an exhibition titled ‘Culture Shock’ which debuted January 3. Onyeka Onwenu is definitely proud of her son.

December 23, 2013