“My Family Name Was OJUKWU But It Was Changed To DAMASUS During The Civil War..'-Stella

Date: 14-01-2025 9:07 am (3 weeks ago) | Author: onuigbo felicia
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Nollywood actress, Stella Damasus is sharing a poignant and historical revelation about her family name. It appears that her family originally bore the name "Ojukwu," a name associated with the late Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu, the leader of Biafra during the Nigerian Civil War (1967–1970).

Her family changed their surname to "Damasus" during the war, specifically to avoid persecution by Nigerian soldiers in Asaba, Delta State, a region that witnessed significant violence and atrocities during the conflict. This highlights the lengths to which families went to protect themselves during the war, which deeply impacted the southeastern and south-central regions of Nigeria.

Stella's statement serves as a reminder of the personal and societal scars left by the civil war and underscores the intersection of identity, history, and survival. It's a powerful piece of personal history that also sheds light on broader historical realities.

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