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ONWENU Onyeka

ONWENU Onyeka

Female 1952 - 2024  (72 years)

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  • Name ONWENU Onyeka  
    Birth 31 Jan 1952  Arondizuogu,Ideato North, Imo state, Nigeria Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Female 
    Death 30 Jul 2024  Lagos State, Nigeria Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Burial 30 Aug 2024  Ikoyi Cemetery, Ikoyi, Lagos State, Nigeria Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Person ID I1882  Igbo Genealogy
    Last Modified 10 Nov 2024 

  • Notes 
    • Onyeka Onwenu MFR (31 January 1952 – 30 July 2024) She was born January 31 1952 in Imo state. [1] She was a Nigerian singer and 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


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