Life BTS: Onyeka Onwenu the phenomenal
14 March 2020 |
6:13 pm
Onyeka Onwenu is a Nigerian singer/songwriter, actress, human rights activist, social activist, journalist, politician, and former X Factor series judge. She graces the cover of The Guardian Life this week, talking about her career, music and what our society is fast becoming.
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