Singer, Onyeka Onwenu’s book to be made into TV series

By Tolulope Dolapo Thomas

Published: February 12, 2022 | 4:34 PM GMT

Onyeka Onwenu’s newly released memoir ‘My Father’s Daughter’ is set to be made into a TV series.

It will be directed by popular filmmaker, Izu Ojukwu.

“We have not decided if it would be in six or eight parts, but I can confirm it would not be just one,” said famous singer,Onwenu.

“What we are doing here is to tell the story of Nigeria, and the story of the film and music industry.

It is our time to tell our stories ourselves.

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Onyeka Onwenu will be a co- executive producer alongside Charles Uwakaneme while Chichi Nworah will produce.

Also, star actors Nse Ikpe-Etim and Richard Mofe-Damijo are reported to be cast in the new series.

Published in September 2020, Onwenu’s ‘My Father’s Daughter’ narrates the singer, broadcaster and actress’s life journey, including personal battles in marriage, career and politics.

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Singer, Onyeka Onwenu’s book to be made into TV series

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About Tolulope Dolapo Thomas

Tolulope Dolapo Thomas, BSc, is a Public Health Educator and Broadcast Journalist with extensive experience in radio and television. She specializes in Health Promotion, Sexual and Reproductive/Fertility Health, and Environmental Health. Certified in CPR and First Aid, Tolulope is passionate about empowering women through evidence-based public health education, fertility awareness, and community sensitization. She is currently pursuing an MSc in Public Health and is the founder of Everywoman Health by TD, a women-focused health platform dedicated to providing accurate, accessible, and trustworthy guidance for women at every stage of life.