My family’s surname, Ojukwu was changed during Biafran war – Stella Damasus

• Stella Damasus explained that her grandfather’s name ‘Ojukwu’ was changed during the civil war to avoid being attacked.
• The actress stated that her family’s name was assumed to be related to the late Biafran war general, Ojukwu.

Nollywood actress Stella Damasus shares a personal revelation about her family’s history.

During a recent interview with media personality, Ebuka Obi Uchendu, Stella Damasus revealed that her family’s original surname was Ojukwu, which was changed during the Nigerian civil war.

According to Stella Damasus, the name change occurred to avoid being targeted due to the assumption that her family was related to the late Biafran war general, Ojukwu.

Stella Damasus explained that she was born into the Damasus family and only learned about the name change later in life.

Ebuka said; ”It was interesting that so many people didn’t even understand that your surname was not what it was. So many people were shocked at the revelation, are you as shocked as a lot of people were?”

Stella responded; “Damasus is my granddaughter’s first name. It’s a Greek name. My original surname was Ojukwu but that changed during the Biafran war when my people were attacked in Asaba because they thought it was the same Ojukwu.

I was born into Damasus, and when I asked why, that was the reason they gave me.”

In another news, Stella Damasus pens touching tribute to late husband, Jaiye Aboderin 18years after his death.

Taking to Instagram, Stella shared a video collage of their loved life, she revealed how speechless she is over him.

She recounted how they always gisted, laughed, played games and did everything together.

She wrote:

“It’s been 18 years since you left us. I still can’t find the words to express how I feel. Some days are good and others are hard. Oh Jay! So much has happened that I wish I could gist you at 2 am when we share our gist and laugh so hard. Sitting on the floor of our bedroom and playing games was the highlight of my day. Listening to you talk about work, our future plans, your books, our music, the girls, always made me look at you in awe. Our children turned out right JAY. Thank you for all you taught me. You made me experience what true love is supposed to be. I will never forget. My teddy bear, my lover, the husband of my youth, my gist partner and padi, my music teacher, my mentor, oh how I miss you. You will never be forgotten. There can never be another like you. Rest in peace my love. Till we meet again”.