Tag: Onyeka Onwenu

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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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The James Currey Prize for African Literature is an annual award for the best-unpublished work of fiction written in English by any writer, set in Africa or on Africans in…

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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…

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Lionheart

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…

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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…

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Foreigner's God

“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…

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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…

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#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…

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[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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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“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…

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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,…

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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…

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Chiwetel Ejiofor, Genevieve Nnaji, Onyeka Onwenu & more at the Half of a Yellow Sun movie premiere in Lagos (PHOTOS)

Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie   What:  Half Of A Yellow Sun Movie Premiere. Where:  Silverbird, V.I Lagos. When:  April 12, 2014. Photos by Hycinth Iyereosa   Chiwetel Ejiofor Genevieve Nnaji Onyeka Onwenu Omoye Uzamere Biola…

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Joke Silva, Onyeka Onwenu, Gen. Gowon, Gov. Oshiomhole, others honoured at the Nigerian Centennial Gala in London (PHOTOS)

by Akintomiwa Agbaje Joke Silva awarded at the event Headlining a weeklong chain of events in London to celebrate the success of Nigeria over the past 100 years, GLEEHD Foundation in…

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‘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…

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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,…

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That thing around its neck: Is ‘Half of a Yellow Sun’ the biggest flop of 2013? (YNaija Long Read)

by Wilfred Okiche One of the surest things on the planet at the moment? Come Thursday next week, when all of the votes are in and the names are pulled…

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D’banj & Onyeka Onwenu to record official soundtrack for Chimamanda Adichie’s Half of a Yellow Sun

by Chisom Ukaegbu International entertainer, D'banj a.k.a Kokomaster and music veteran, Onyeka Onwenu have been penned down as the artistes to record the official soundtrack for Chimamanda Adichie book turn movie,…

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Go to hell – 2face, eLDee, 9ice, MI, others refuse to be threatened by TV & radio stations (READ)

by Chi Ibe If you have been observing copyright matters nationally, you would know that the Tony Okoroji-led Copyright Association of Nigeria (COSON) has declared war against broadcast stations -…

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