Onyeka Onwenu Biography: family life, Songs, Net Worth

Onye Onwenu Biography, daughter, family life, Songs, husband, Net Worth

 Onyeka Onwenu who happens to be the daughter of the Nigerian educationist and politician D.K Onwenu, is a singer and actress.

Onyeka who starred in the movie “Half of a Yellow Sun” alongside Chiwetel Ejiofor and Thandie Newton, has also featured in numerous movies including Conspiracy, The Tyrant, Omalinze and so on.

She also won the best actress in a supporting role in 2006 African Movie Award.

Here are 10 other interesting things about her.

1. She was born on May 17, 1952 in Obosi.

2. She hails from Arondizuogu, Imo state.

3. She obtained a Bachelor’s degree in Relations and Communication at Wellesley College of Massachusetts, United States of America.

4. She also obtained a Master’s degree in Media studies and The New School for Special Research in New York, United states of America.

Onyeka Onwenu picture Back in those days
Onyeka Onwenu throwback picture

5. She was nicknamed the Elegant Stallion by the Media.

6. She joined the Nigerian movie industry in 1999 and acted her first movie “Not your wealth”.

7. She began her music career in 1981 withthe release of her first album “For the love of You”.

8. She was originally a Secular artist before she diverted to gospel music.

9. She is married to Mr Ogunlende and their union is blessed with two sons, Tijani and Abraham.

7. Her net worth is $700,000.

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