The singer will encourage contestants and help them improve their singing and performing skills. Contestants will also have the chance to ask her questions.
In honour of her immense contribution to Nigerian music, the contestants performed some of her hits yesterday. Onyeka Onwenu was present during the performances as she and the other four judges were on hand to appraise the performances of the contestants.
In this season’s edition of Project Fame, celebrities routinely visit the contestants and then go on to double as celebrity judges over the weekend but Onyeka Onwenu’s appearance this week will arguably be the icing on the cake because of the immense role she has played in the development of Nigerian music. Other celebrities that have featured in the third season of Project Fame include Asa, Samini, Lagbaja and Frank Edoho. Last week, Yinka Davies was the guest/celebrity judge.
Onyeka Onwenu was born on the 17th of May, 1961 in the city of Onitsha. She originally trained as a journalist earning a Masters’ degree in America. Despite her interest in journalism, she had far greater love for music. In 1981 with the aid of late Sunny Okosun released her self-titled debut album Onyeka. With the success of her first album, she has gone on to release quite a number of albums. Onyeka Onwenu has an illustrious recording career that only most artistes dream about. Her evergreen song One Love is regarded as one of the all time great Nigerian songs.
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