Stella Damasus reveals her family’s surname, Ojukwu, was changed during the Biafran W@r

Nollywood veteran actress, Stella Damasus has opened up about a deeply personal and lesser-known aspect of her family’s history, shedding light on the events that shaped their identity.

Known for her captivating performances on screen, Stella revealed a story from her past that offers a glimpse into her roots and the challenges her family faced during a pivotal moment in Nigerian history.

In a recent interview with media personality Ebuka Obi-Uchendu, Stella disclosed that her family’s original surname was Ojukwu but was changed during the Nigerian Civil War.

Stella Damasus explained that the name change was a deliberate move to protect her family during the Nigerian Civil War. The adjustment was made to avoid being targeted, as many assumed they were related to the late Biafran war general, Odumegwu Ojukwu.

Stella Damasus revealed that the name change was made to prevent her family from being targeted, as they were assumed to be related to the late Biafran war general, Ojukwu.

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.”

Jaiye Aboderin

In other news, Stella Damasus pens a heartfelt tribute to her late husband, Jaiye Aboderin, 18 years after his passing.

Taking to Instagram, Stella shared a video collage capturing their beautiful moments together and expressed how speechless she still feels over his loss. She fondly remembered how they would chat, laugh, play games, and do everything side by side.

“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”.

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