Onyeka Onwenu betrays daughter in new flick “Ije Awele”
Legendary singer, Onyeka Onwenu once again displays her skill as an accomplished actress in a new movie to be released soon titled “Ije Awele” as she plays the role of a mother who betrays her daughter in a bid to protect her marriage.
The movie, Ije Awélé is a story of a girl who has been molested by her father since the age of 6, she finds out in her later years that her mother has known all the while and has been giving her contraceptives, covering up for her father in order to save family name.
This leaves the young girl feeling mostly betrayed and begins searching for answers, because “how can a mother do this to her own child?!! Along the way she finds love and finds more secrets. In the end she finds fulfillment and grows past the abuse and anger.
Onyeka Onwenu and veteran actor, Keppy Ekpeyong are the odd parents while Victoria Nwogu, the star of the movie is the violated girl.
Ije Awele is a feature film being anticipated to mark a turning point for the Nigerian film industry and it is set to premier to an impressive review later this month.
The star-studded thought-provoking project, produced by Victoria Nwogu and directed by Emeka Ojukwu highlights the story of very many girls in the world facing abuse from people who should protect them. It touches on all sides of a young girl’s journey to self-discovery.
Asides Onyeka Onwenu and Keppy Ekpeyong, the film also presents an array of old and new Nollywood stars such as Bassey, Ejike Asiegbu, Ngozi Nwosu, Victoria Nwogu and Jidekene Achufusi (Swanky JKA).
Emeka Nwokocha is the executive producer of the movie.
