Onyeka Onwenu was a Nigerian singer,songwriter, actress, human rights and social activist, journalist, politician, and X Factor series judge.

Dubbed the "Elegant Stallion" due to her significant impact on African culture and entertainment, Onwenu was a chairperson of the Imo State Council for Arts and Culture. In 2013, she was appointed the Executive Director/Chief Executive Officer of the National Centre for Women Development.