{
  "id": 17431422,
  "title": "Victoria Volta Takes Cue from Onyeka Onwenu, Eyes Film Production",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/31/victoria-volta-takes-cue-from-onyeka-onwenu-eyes-film-production",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-31T15:47:11.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "This Day",
    "slug": "this-day",
    "url": "https://www.thisdaylive.com/2026/10/31/victoria-volta-takes-cue-from-onyeka-onwenu-eyes-film-production/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Nollywood actress Victoria Volta, previously known as Victoria Nwogu, is considering a shift towards film production in addition to her acting career. With experience in both front-of- and behind-the-scenes roles, Volta aims to collaborate with seasoned filmmakers and contribute more substantially to the creation of compelling stories. One project that has significantly influenced her journey is \"Ije Awele,\" where she portrayed the lead character Awele and actively participated in the production process alongside the late Nigerian icon Onyeka Onwenu. Onwenu's multifaceted career, encompassing broadcasting, music, acting, and public advocacy, further inspired Volta. The actress expressed her admiration for Onwenu's impact on various aspects of Nigerian culture, emphasizing that her involvement in the same production with her would always hold immense value. Volta's fascination with people and the underlying factors that shape their behavior and emotions drove her initial interest in acting. Her educational background includes a degree in Political and Administrative Studies, followed by deliberate pursuit of acting and subsequent film training. Volta's ultimate goal extends beyond acting, encompassing more substantial roles, deeper involvement in production, and collaboration with established filmmakers. She also aspires to expand her reach to audiences beyond Nigeria. A notable change in her professional identity, Volta adopted \"Victoria Volta\" to symbolize her current status and future trajectory. She explained that this new name conveys energy, memorability, and growth. Volta acknowledges her ongoing transformation and is content with embracing this evolving journey.",
  "summary": "Iyke Bede Nollywood actress Victoria Volta, formerly known professionally as Victoria Nwogu, is looking to expand her involvement in filmmaking, with ambitions to move beyond acting and take on greater",
  "key_points": [],
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  "coverage": {
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}