Distinguished is level 3 of 4 in the Nigeria Hall of Fame: sustained excellence over a career, widely honoured at home. See how the levels work.
Why they are here
A singer, actress and broadcaster whose career spanned generations, and who worked with King Sunny Adé among many others.
Onyeka Onwenu has been a fixture of Nigerian music, film and broadcasting for decades, and is noted as one of its most enduring performers.
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