"People create social conditions and people can change them."

"Onwueme’s creative works continue to influence and generate significant interest around the world, as they are widely…"

"In her work, Onwueme has shown daring in her exploration of ideas even if they lead to subjects and themes which may …"

"Through the voices of women, Onwueme draws out universal themes of conflict. She uses the dramatic form to express an…"

"Internationally renowned for her award-winning plays, Dr. Tess Onwueme is the literary soul-mate of Chinua Achebe, Wo…"

"[About Madonna] I disagree. Nor do I agree with the association of Madonna's name with the title of her LP Like a Vir…"

"I could have had a career in cinema. It was difficult to reinvent myself as a singer. I have a weak voice. I can swin…"

"I do yoga and meditation. I'm a vegetarian and I've given up alcohol."

"It's better to be the one who leaves than the one who is left."

"My recurring dream, for many years now, is of a giant wave about to crash onto a beach where I am with a group of fri…"