By Joshua Tosin Ogunsakin 
Actress Stella Damasus has disclosed that her family’s original surname was Ojukwu, but it was changed during the Biafra war as a protective measure.
In a conversation with Ebuka Obi-Uchendu, Stella explained that the name change was essential for her family’s safety, as people during that time assumed anyone with the surname Ojukwu was related to the Biafran leader, Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu, and targeted them.
Stella also revealed that her current surname, Damasus, is actually her grandfather’s first name, which has Greek origins.
She shared this personal story to shed light on the difficulties and dangers many families faced during the civil war.