Her father was Chief Dr. C.C Onoh, the wealthy landowner, lawyer, politician, and former governor of Anambra State.
The award is conferred on "an individual whose work has substantially influenced the horror genre", and "is an acknowledgment of superior achievement in an entire career.
[7] Onoh's books The Reluctant Dead (2014) and Unhallowed Graves (2015)[8] are collections of ghost stories depicting core Igbo culture, traditions, beliefs and superstitions within a horror context.
"[23] Her writing showcases both the beautiful and horrific in the African, mainly Igbo, culture and includes issues of religious hypocrisy, child abuse, ritual killings, dangerous superstitions, corrupt politicians, evil witchdoctors and the plight of widows in the broader African culture, all within a fictitious horror context.
[23] Onoh has two children, Candice Onyeama (writer and film director)[24] and Carmen Jija Gyoh (Fintech Product Designer).