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Onyeka Onwenu

Onyeka Onwenu was a Nigerian politician, journalist, actress, songwriter, singer and human rights defender (1952–2024). She was born at Obosi and died at Lagos.

Also recorded as Onyeka; Elegant Stallion.

Overview

Recorded at birth as Onyeka.

Born at Obosi in 1952, died at Lagos in 2024.

In detail

Onyeka Onwenu studied at Wellesley College and The New School. the recorded working language is English, Nigerian Pidgin and Igbo.

Residence is recorded at Lagos. Positions recorded include Executive Director of the National Centre for Women Development. Membership is recorded of National Centre for Women Development.

Works named in the authority record are Ije Awele, God Calling, Lionheart, Half of a Yellow Sun, Women's Cot and Rising Moon.

Distinctions recorded are Africa Movie Academy Awards.

Chronology

  1. 1952Onyeka Onwenu born at Obosi.
  2. 2024Onyeka Onwenu died at Lagos.

Sources

Each source is named with the standing the house places on it, so the evidence can be weighed rather than taken on trust.

  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Onyeka Onwenu”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q7095172: Onyeka Onwenu

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