Onyeka Onwenu
Encyclopedia
Onyeka Onwenu is a Nigerian singer, actress and politician
. In 2006 she won the African Movie Academy Award
for Best Actress in a supporting role. She is currently the chairperson of the Imo State
Council for Arts and Culture.
Politician
A politician, political leader, or political figure is an individual who is involved in influencing public policy and decision making...
. In 2006 she won the African Movie Academy Award
African Movie Academy Award
The African Movie Academy Awards, popularly known as AMAA Awards, are presented annually to recognize excellence of professionals in the African film industry, including directors, actors, and writers. The awards are aimed at honouring and promoting excellence in the African movie industry as well...
for Best Actress in a supporting role. She is currently the chairperson of the Imo State
Imo State
Imo State is one of the 36 states of Nigeria and lies to the south of Nigeria with Owerri as its capital and largest city.-History:Imo State came into existence in 1976 along with other new states created under the leadership of the late military ruler of Nigeria, Murtala Muhammad, having been...
Council for Arts and Culture.
Filmography
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
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| 1999 | Not Your Wealth | ||
| Conspiracy | with Nkem Owoh Nkem Owoh Nkem Owoh is a Nigerian actor and comedian. In 2008 he won the African Movie Academy Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role.-Early life:Owoh was born in Enugu, Nigeria. After his primary and secondary school he headed to the University of Ilorin and studied engineering... |
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| Chain Reaction | with Pete Edochie Pete Edochie Pete Edochie is a Nigerian actor. A devout Catholic, he is considered one of Africa’s most talented actors, by both Movie Awards and Movie Magic’s Africa Magic Cable network... & Liz Benson Liz Benson Elizabeth Benson is a Nollywood Actress whose rise started from the soap opera "Fortunes" in 1993. She later switched into home movies like "Glamour Girls" , True Confessions and Izaga to mention a few. The Efik born acting diva is one of Nigeria's most prolific actresses and holds a degree in... |
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| 2004 | Government House | ||
| 2005 | Women's Cot | with Joke Silva Joke Silva Joke Silva is a Nigerian actress and director. She has received several awards and nominations for her work as an actress including the awards for Best Actress in a Leading Role at the African Movie Academy Awards in 2006, and Best Actress in a Supporting Role at the African Movie Academy Awards... & Zack Orji Zack Orji Zachee Ama Orji was born in Libreville, Gabon in the 1960s. He is a Nigerian actor, director, producer and filmmaker. He is a graduate of University of Nigeria, Nsukka. Having grown up in Cameroon, Benin and Togo he speaks both English and French fluently. His first movie was in 1991, which is... - this film received 4 nominations and won 1 award at the African Movie Academy Awards in 2006 |
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| The Tyrant | with Pete Edochie Pete Edochie Pete Edochie is a Nigerian actor. A devout Catholic, he is considered one of Africa’s most talented actors, by both Movie Awards and Movie Magic’s Africa Magic Cable network... |
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| Rising Moon Rising Moon Rising Moon is a Nigerian drama film directed by Andy Nwakalor and starring Onyeka Onwenu. The film received 12 nominations and won 6 awards at the African Movie Academy Awards in 2006, including the awards for Best Picture, Best Visual Effect and Best Editing.... |
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| Omalinze | Queen | with Stephanie Okereke Stephanie Okereke Stephanie Onyekachi Okereke is a Nigerian actress, film director and model. She has received several awards and nominations for her work as an actress, including the 2003 Reel Award for Best Actress, the 2006 Afro Hollywood Award for Best Actress, and three nominations for Best Actress in a... |
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| Every Single Day | |||
| 2006 | Different World | with Ramsey Nouah Ramsey Nouah Ramsey Tokunbo Nouah Jr, is a Nigerian actor. In 2010 he won the African Movie Academy Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role.- Early life :... |
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| 2007 | To Love an Angel | with Ramsey Nouah Ramsey Nouah Ramsey Tokunbo Nouah Jr, is a Nigerian actor. In 2010 he won the African Movie Academy Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role.- Early life :... |
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| The Trinity | with Kanayo O. Kanayo Kanayo O. Kanayo Anayo Modestus Onyekwere is a Nigerian actor. In 2006 he won the African Movie Academy Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role.... |
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