Discover the untold story of Onyeka Onwenu, the Nigerian music icon you thought you knew! Before gracing stages with her powerful voice, she was a formidable journalist, fearlessly investigating corruption and speaking truth to power when others wouldn't dare.
This documentary unearths her early career, showcasing her courage and dedication as a reporter for the BBC and NTA. Learn how she used her microphone, not for songs, but for uncovering the truth behind Nigeria's oil wealth and governance in her groundbreaking 1984 documentary, "Nigeria, a Squadron of Riches."
Onyeka Onwenu paved the way for women in journalism, proving that a female reporter could tackle the most challenging stories in a male-dominated industry. Even her work with the United Nations in New York preceded her powerful tenure in Nigerian newsrooms.
Her transition to music wasn't a career change, but an evolution of her mission. By "changing the microphone," she reached a wider audience, continuing to champion unity, justice, and hope through her songs.
This is the story of the woman who first questioned Nigeria with her pen and microphone, before captivating it with her melodies.
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