- Uju Kennedy-Ohanenye, former Minister of Women Affairs, has relaunched her Nollywood career with the release of her latest film, Hatred.
- Kennedy-Ohanenye, appointed as minister by President Bola Tinubu on August 21, 2023, was removed from office on October 23, 2024, along with four other cabinet members.
- Since leaving the government, the 51-year-old politician has shifted his focus to filmmaking.
Former Minister of Women Affairs, Uju Kennedy-Ohanenye, has made a return to the film industry with the release of her new movie titled Hatred.
Kennedy-Ohanenye was appointed to her ministerial position by President Bola Tinubu on August 21, 2023, but was dismissed from her role on October 23, 2024, alongside four other cabinet members.
Since her departure from government, the 51-year-old politician has dedicated herself to filmmaking.
On Wednesday, she announced her latest project in a post on X, providing a link to the film on Kenuj TV, her YouTube channel.
The former minister has previously appeared in films such as Saving My Marriage, Hunting the Angel, Royal Ploy, and The Cow Girls, collaborating with notable actors including Segun Arinze, Ngozi Ezeonu, Linda Osifo, and Francis Duru.
In addition to her acting career, Kennedy-Ohanenye is also a lawyer and entrepreneur.
She became a member of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in 2015 and made history as the first woman to announce a presidential candidacy under the party during the 2023 elections, before ultimately withdrawing to support Tinubu.
