Onyeka Onwenu’s memoir to be made into a TV series by Izu Ojukwu

‘My Father’s Daughter,’ a new memoir by Onyeka Onwenu, is set to be made into a TV series directed by acclaimed filmmaker Izu Ojukwu.

During a media conference held in Lagos on January 28, 2022, Izu Ojukwu confirmed the production of Onyeka Onwenu’s memoir into a TV series.

“We have not decided if it would be in six or eight parts, but I can confirm it would not be just one,” said Onwenu confirming the report.

“What we are doing here is to tell the story of Nigeria, and the story of the film and music industry. It is our time to tell our stories ourselves.”

Onyeka Onwenu will co-executive produce with Charles Uwakaneme, while Chichi Nworah will produce the new series.

There are also reports stating that popular actors, Nse Ikpe-Etim and Richard Mofe-Damijo might be some of the cast of the TV series.

The memoir, ‘My Father’s Daughter’ is a gripping account of Onyeka Onwenu’s fascinating life experience. In this book, she takes us by the hands into her world, from her father’s heartfelt adoration to living through the agony of the Nigeria-Biafra war, from a remarkable mother’s love to family intrigues, from feminism to a job that has kept her in the spotlight for decades. Her reviews and reflections throughout are expressive.