Late Onyeka Onwenu Will Be Remembered For Her Kindness And Wisdom – Emeka Rollas

The President of the Actors Guild of Nigeria, Emeka Rollas has come out to express sadness over the death of veteran music icon, Onyeka Onwenu.

He recently had his say via a press statement, and fans have been reacting.

According to him, late Onyeka Onwenu was nothing but a creative colossus, and her remarkable lifetime was a testament to her boundless talent, passion and dedication.

Emeka added that the deceased will be remembered for her kindness, wisdom and generosity of spirit.

His words, “I’m deeply saddened to hear about the passing of our creative colossus, Onyeka Onwenu. Her remarkable life was a testament to her boundless talent, passion, and dedication.

As a journalist, she shone a light on the stories that needed to be told. As a musician, she harmonised the world with her melodies. And as an actor, she brought characters to life with her presence.

But more than her impressive accomplishments, I’ll remember her kindness, wisdom, and generosity of spirit. Her legacy will continue to inspire and uplift all who knew her.

May the memories of her love, laughter, and light bring her family and the creative community comfort during this difficult time. May her remarkable life be a blessing, and may her beautiful soul rest in peace. Adieu, our beloved lady of songs.”

R.I.P.

Nollywood is a sobriquet that originally referred to the Nigerian film industry. The origin of the term dates back to the early 2000s, traced to an article in The New York Times. Due to the history of evolving meanings and contexts, there is no clear or agreed-upon definition for the term, which has made it a subject to several controversies.

The origin of the term “Nollywood” remains unclear; Jonathan Haynes traced the earliest usage of the word to a 2002 article by Matt Steinglass in the New York Times, where it was used to describe Nigerian cinema.

Charles Igwe noted that Norimitsu Onishi also used the name in a September 2002 article he wrote for the New York Times. The term continues to be used in the media to refer to the Nigerian film industry, with its definition later assumed to be a portmanteau of the words “Nigeria” and “Hollywood”, the American major film hub.

Film-making in Nigeria is divided largely along regional, and marginally ethnic and religious lines. Thus, there are distinct film industries – each seeking to portray the concern of the particular section and ethnicity it represents. However, there is the English-language film industry which is a melting pot for filmmaking and filmmakers from most of the regional industries.