Onah studied English Language at Federal College of Education Eha-Amufu, Enugu. After, he proceeded to University of Lagos, Akoka, Yaba, Lagos to study English Language/ Literary Studies Education.
Onah is a WAEC Examiner, Marker, and Test Item Setter. Has taught at Primary School for 8 years and has taught English Langauge and Literature (WAEC and IGCSE Level) for the past 7 years.
A core Igbo, married to Olubukola Onah, a core Yoruba. A Christian and a born dramatist/comedian. Essayist, political and Social Commentator.