Osagyefo98:
NAME OF COMMUNITY: UMUDIOKA

L.G.A: DUNUKOFIA

BRIEF HISTORY: Umudioka is one of the five towns that make up the ancient Dunukofia clan, others are Ukpo, Ifitedunu, Umunnachi and Ukwulu. Umudioka citizens of old are normardic in nature. They traveled far and wide because of their experience in traditional medicine and igbu ichi craft(tribal mark crafting). As a result of this, some of them settled in towns like Orlu, Awkuzu, Okigwe, Awka, Neni, Okija and other places where they retained their Umudioka identity.

Umudioka celebrates four festivals yearly, namely- Mkpikpa, Neze, Ogbeegbe and New Yam festival (Iwaji). The most celebrated among them is Mkpikpa which is celebrated on the last Afor Friday in the month of July. The climax of the celebration is at Ilo Mkpikpa, the biggest square in Umudioka.

Umudioka has an ancient and famous market called Afor-Igwe where traders come to sell their goods farm products on every Afor day. This has now been made a daily market with the appropriate government approval.
Every Umudioka Citizen is known and addressed as Ezebo. With this name, they identify each other in the midst of strangers.

Our traditional ruler is HRH Igwe Rafael Chukwurah, Ezedioka II of Umudioka kingdom.

Courtesy: Hypolite Maduekwe
Kedu ndi Umudioka?

#ForTheLoveOfAnambra
#Umudioka
#RepYourCity.

good job jare. Keep it coming. Those quoting him negatively should counter him or let him be. I cannot be blinded by hate when I have one or two things to learn. Keep it coming. Tell me about okija, azia, ihiala, adazi nnukwu

I'm glad a lot of Ndigbo on this forum have noted the personality of the OP as an impostor and a rabid Igbo hater. One thing I want others to know is that he's on a mission specially catered for by some sponsors. He's going about it subtly to hoodwink any unobservant people. This thread is one of such tricks to get attention where he can sow division among Ndigbo. He's not Igbo wannabe... He's just secretly trying to blend in an wreck havoc but unfortunately, I've investigated him and decoded everything. Umunne, don't be deceived by anything he offers, it's a poisoned chalice. A Greek gift that shouldn't be entertained. He has numerous handles on Nairaland to carry out his dirty trade. He's same person as ZenesMelawi. Always remember this whenever you come across his monikers. He's evil. He's a fulani man working for his people against Ndigbo. That's his mission. If you can investigate him yourself, you will discover all I've written here.
Let's frustrate his mission on Nairaland.

adadike:
good job jare. Keep it coming. Those quoting him negatively should counter him or let him be. I cannot be blinded by hate when I have one or two things to learn. Keep it coming. Tell me about okija, azia, ihiala, adazi nnukwu

Anichebe gi.


Leave them, as for those cancelling the history and proudness of people without fear, may Amadioha cancel their history and lineage from the surface of this Earth.

OKIJA

LGA: Ihiala Local Government Area.

OKIJA is a city in Ihiala regime space of Anambra state of Federal Republic of Nigeria .
It Is bounded in the east by Ihembosi and Ukpor cities, within the west by olu or Ogbakubara, within the north by Ozubulu and within the south by Ihiala.

It is the most important or largest and oldest city in Ihiala L.G.A and Anambra state. It’s created up by thirty villages, thence the name Okija, Ohu Ebe (Ebo) na iri.

Ubahu-agbugba, Uhuosu ( now Umudalaegwu), Umuohi and Umudioka Villages square measure within the east, Umuzu, Ubahudara, Isieke and Ihite square measure within the west, Ugwucheleku (Ekpe) a part of Umuapani, a district of Umuezedaam, Uhuowere and Ubahuezike, Villages square measure within the north, whereas Ubahu-duru, Umuhu, Uhuobo and Umuofor occupy the middle.
Okija is principally a noticeable or flat land. However there square measure valleys in Umuohi and Ugwucheleku. There square measure few hills or highlands.

The vegetation of Okija
Is mainly forest with palm trees because the chief economic tree.
The land is of course terribly fertile, thus the chief occupation in Okija is farming or agriculture. Okija is that the largest food Producer in Ihiala L.G.A and Anambra State. She grows lots of huge and little yams, cassava, coco yams, maize, plantain and palm manufacture (oil and kernel) etc.

The chief occupations in Okija is fishing, searching and animal-keeping (especially goats, sheep, pigs and fowls). Okija is once more the most important meat and fish producers and provider in Ihiala LGA.
Okija – Achala – Ogidi
According to one legend, Okija, Ihiala, Ihembosi and Uli had one father referred to as Achala, the son of Ogidi. this can be why Okija is a few times called Okija – Achala – Ogidi.
According to this legend, Okija was the primary son: Ihembosi, the 2nd, Ihiala, the 3rd, and Uli the fourth and last. Naturally, they need to decide on things and break Kola so as of seniority. This can be why Okija breaks Kola nut for all the cities in Ihiala LGA, the court of law connected cities ,though settled at Ihiala, is thought as Achala city court up to nowadays.

Traditionally or a few years a gone, Okija city had no king or didn’t respect and regard someone because the chief of the thirty villages in Okija. In those years, sturdy individuals assumed leadership of various villages and quarters.

Now Okija has its own city council. In recent years, His Royal Highness, Chief R. Oraelosi, Ezegedegwum 111 of Okija. Therefore the governance currently rests on the Igwe and also the native councilors still at the Okparas. People who facilitate within the regime of the city embrace the cohort (the age group) and Igwe in council.

Courtesy: Enughalu Linda Ebere
Okija people ngwanu, Invite your friends.

#ForTheLoveOfAnambra
#Okija
#RepYourCommunity.

UMULERI

LGA: Anambra East.

Umueri, also known and pronounced as Umuleri, is an ancient town in the Anambra state of Southeastern Nigeria. The people of Umueri belong to the Igbo ethnic group, and the town has an estimated population of 342,000. It is located within the Anambra Valley, bordered by the Anambra River (Omabala River) and Anam communities in the north, Nteje to the south, Aguleri and Nando in the east and Nsugbe in the western flank. Umueri from antiquity has been noted as the centre of the civilisation of the peoples of the Omambala basin. The forebears are widely acknowledged as the first settlers to settled in Omambala valley.

The origin of Umueri is sourced from the natives of the town who believe in the oral tradition (as customary mode of transmission of knowledge in antiquity) that their clan was founded by Children of a man named Eri.(The name Umueri actually means Children of Eri) This Oral tradition passed from generation to generation indicates that Umueri ancestors are group of migrating clan from an unknown place, though of late research on their habitats, cultural practices and artifacts they left behind suggests a connection with the fleeing Israelites of post Exodus era. The Settlers that infiltrated into the land settled at a place called Eri-aka and founded a clan called “Umueri” . Though the exact date, that they settled on the land was not known, many scholars were of view that it occurred around 940AD

Division and administration:

Traditionally, Umueri is broadly divided into 3 clans: Ezi, Ikenga, Ivite. The clans are further divided into villages and sub-villages. But with advent of colonialism and modernization, the town has consciously grown and governed just like other Igbo Communities . The three traditional clans of Umueri are written down below with their corresponding Villages:

Ezi: Belongs to Nneyi Village which is also divided into further sub-villages
Ikenga: Comprises Ugume, Umudiana, Umunchezi, etc.
Ivite: Umuatuolu, Ogbu and Mgbede
The pre-colonial Umueri government was a republican but with influence of Bini Kingdom in that part of Igboland, it changes to Monarchical in nature in which the Eze resided in Ivite. The Prime Minister (Onowu) & Ajie in Ikenga and Ezi respectively. Modern administration since colonization relegated this system and enthroned the Igwe Dynasty which is prevalent Institution till date.

The Igwe dynasty has come to stay including but not limited to the performance of basic traditional rites. The Ofala festival is traditionally performed by one who holds the Title of Oke-ebo, the traditional ruler. The New Yam festival is performed by the Onowu, Ajie and “Igwe Oke-ebo“

Courtesy: David Chibuzor.
Are you from Umuleri?
Oya coman represent...

#ForTheLoveOfAnambra.
#Umuleri
#RepYourCommunity.

Osagyefo98:
OKIJA

LGA: Ihiala Local Government Area.

OKIJA is a city in Ihiala regime space of Anambra state of Federal Republic of Nigeria .
It Is bounded in the east by Ihembosi and Ukpor cities, within the west by olu or Ogbakubara, within the north by Ozubulu and within the south by Ihiala.

It is the most important or largest and oldest city in Ihiala L.G.A and Anambra state. It’s created up by thirty villages, thence the name Okija, Ohu Ebe (Ebo) na iri.

Ubahu-agbugba, Uhuosu ( now Umudalaegwu), Umuohi and Umudioka Villages square measure within the east, Umuzu, Ubahudara, Isieke and Ihite square measure within the west, Ugwucheleku (Ekpe) a part of Umuapani, a district of Umuezedaam, Uhuowere and Ubahuezike, Villages square measure within the north, whereas Ubahu-duru, Umuhu, Uhuobo and Umuofor occupy the middle.
Okija is principally a noticeable or flat land. However there square measure valleys in Umuohi and Ugwucheleku. There square measure few hills or highlands.

The vegetation of Okija
Is mainly forest with palm trees because the chief economic tree.
The land is of course terribly fertile, thus the chief occupation in Okija is farming or agriculture. Okija is that the largest food Producer in Ihiala L.G.A and Anambra State. She grows lots of huge and little yams, cassava, coco yams, maize, plantain and palm manufacture (oil and kernel) etc.

The chief occupations in Okija is fishing, searching and animal-keeping (especially goats, sheep, pigs and fowls). Okija is once more the most important meat and fish producers and provider in Ihiala LGA.
Okija – Achala – Ogidi
According to one legend, Okija, Ihiala, Ihembosi and Uli had one father referred to as Achala, the son of Ogidi. this can be why Okija is a few times called Okija – Achala – Ogidi.
According to this legend, Okija was the primary son: Ihembosi, the 2nd, Ihiala, the 3rd, and Uli the fourth and last. Naturally, they need to decide on things and break Kola so as of seniority. This can be why Okija breaks Kola nut for all the cities in Ihiala LGA, the court of law connected cities ,though settled at Ihiala, is thought as Achala city court up to nowadays.

Traditionally or a few years a gone, Okija city had no king or didn’t respect and regard someone because the chief of the thirty villages in Okija. In those years, sturdy individuals assumed leadership of various villages and quarters.

Now Okija has its own city council. In recent years, His Royal Highness, Chief R. Oraelosi, Ezegedegwum 111 of Okija. Therefore the governance currently rests on the Igwe and also the native councilors still at the Okparas. People who facilitate within the regime of the city embrace the cohort (the age group) and Igwe in council.

Courtesy: Enughalu Linda Ebere
Okija people ngwanu, Invite your friends.

#ForTheLoveOfAnambra
#Okija
#RepYourCommunity.

The people of ihembosi are always afraid of okija people.its the 3rd largest town in anambea

Dansuqi:

The people of ihembosi are always afraid of okija people.its the 3rd largest town in anambea

Both are different town on their own.

NKPOLOGWU.

Aguata LGA

Brief History: they are descendants of Nkporo warriors. Had blood relationship with Aguluezechukwu. Prominent shrine called Ala- nkpologwu and is still in existence after being castrated for years. Nkpologwu has four village: Isioji, Umuonyia, Ogwugwu-nazi, Obinaobu. Myth had it that any woman in her period wouldn't visit Ogbi river in Nkpologwu. There was a tree located at Eke market called Udara-ike that was used for village meetings though it fell during the war.

Traditional ruler: HRH Moses Okparanwaka.

Courtesy: Valerie Wilson
Nkpologwu people where are you? Oya invite your friends..

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#Nkpologwu
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AKPO COMMUNITY

L.G. A: AGUATA

THE MAN CALLED AKPO

In the beginning,A man who is still believed to come from Nri, settled in the South East district of Aguata,to be precise at 'AKALABO', in the heart of a town now called Amesi by circumstances of birth and history.

This man whose name was Umennebe Dike had three sons- Amesi, who was the first, Akpo, the second and Ebele as the third and the last child. Ebele's name signifies the level of consolation his father received owing to his long expected birth. Being the first son, Amesi occupied the Obi as tradition warrants in most parts of Igbo land,and Umennebe Dike thereafter blessed him with the knowledge of herbs and their natural importance. Akpo, the second son, who so much took after his father in strength and knowledge, became the police of his father's empire.He supported his father in his works especially farming. ln his father's absence,it was said that he spearheaded the inter-tribal war against Ohafia and the Aro people.Due to his strength,his father loved him so much that he called him, 'AKPONNAYA' which means the strength of his father or the lion of his father. Umennebe Dike, before his death allotted the northern part of his kingdom, which was believed to be more volatile than any other part to Akpo. This he did considering the level of hostility that was coming from that part of his domain. The southern part of the kingdom now Achina,was allotted to Ebele. Akpo married two wives.Eziamaka and Ihiteamna.Eziamaka had the first son for him called Oguerinam, while Ihiteama had the second son for Akpo called Onyeanusi. At the appointed time, Oguerinam got married and had three sons, namely Okpala-Okworo,Okpalaradoshi and Ezedike. These three sons Oguerinam consituted the present Ezi Group of villages in the town, namely Agbelu,Uhuala and Umueze.

Onyeanusi on his part also had three sons Dimegoro,Ezemegwara and Ezeonyeashi. They were the fathers of the present Ihite Group of villages made up of Ogbo,Amaife and Udo respectively.Consequently,it is the sons and daughters of these six villages that make up the present Akpo town.

The name of our traditional ruler is HRH Igwe (ARC) Jonathan. O. Okpalaezecha,
Nnamoshimiri II of Akpo.

Courtesy: Chinenye Annastecia Muoka
Are you from Akpo? Oya come and represent..

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#Akpo
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OWERRE-EZUKALA.

LGA: Orumba south LGA

Brief history- Owerre- ezukala community also known as umu ogbampiaka is made up of eight villages namely-Okpoghota,okpu,ogwuada,mkputu,late,iyiafor,isiafor and ihie.
It has boundaries with isuochi in abia state and Awgu in Enugu state. Owerre-ezukala is a land filled with solid minerals thus, the chief occupation is farming and excavation of rocks.The abundance of the solid minerals is why we are blessed with the largest Cave in west Africa known as ogbaukwu cave and waterfalls.
Owerre-ezukala people are peaceful,loving and accommodating that is why we welcome our visitors with our popular delicacy Abacha,which we normally call iwu ncha.owerre-ezukala community is predominantly a Christian community with Catholic/Anglican taking much of the population while few are Pentecostals.

Traditional ruler:HRH Igwe T. Ogbonna
Igwe ogbampiaka the second.
Proudly nwaada Owerre- ezukala....My home, my pride���

Courtesy: Nancy Zita

Ndu MBE anyi,ndi ka unu noo...biawanu ibenu doo

#fortheloveofAnambra
#repyourcommunity
#Owerreezukala

NENI.
LGA: Anaocha Local Government Area.

Neni is a town in Anaocha Local
Government Area of Anambra State of
Nigeria. Neni
is made up of ten villages, namely;
Umueze, Eziaja, Umudioka, Etitinabo, Ezineni, Umunri, Umuabani, Umukabia, Okofia and Ugwudunu.

Neni is bounded at the north by Nimo, at the south by Obeledu, at the east by Adazi-Nnukwu and at the west by Akwaeze which also happens to be the elder brother of Neni.

The people of Neni are adventurers, industrious and peace-loving. Neni town was divided into two sections for easy administration: Ofe Oye consisting of six villages (Umuabani, Umukabia, Okofia, Ugwudunu, Ezineni and Umunri) and Mkpunano consisting of four villages (Umueze, Umudioka, Eziaja and Etitinabo). When One section produces the Igwe, the other section would produce the Prime Minister (Onowu) and vice versa.

The first traditional ruler of the community was elected in 1976 in the person of Igwe Iwobi Enemuo from Etitinabo village. The First Prime
Minister (Onowu) was also appointed in 1976 in the person of Ichie Ezewudo Ezechukwu from Okofia village

Traditional Festivals in Neni Community:
Neni has many cultural festivals that are being observed yearly;
Igu Aro/Ogwe – perforned by Okofia village on every 1st day of January each year at the Oye Market Square in the morning to herald the New year and its good tidings to the
community.
Village Days – observed on December 26th of each year such as Umueze Day, Eziaja Day, Umuabani Day, etc. It’s a day mapped out by some villages to in teract and celebrate re-union of the villages with fan and fanfare. New outing of dances and masquerades are featured on that
day.
Ufejioku Umueze – this festival is celebrated on every second week of August each year to announce the maturation of new yam as well as
display the new yam harvested at

New Yam Festival – this is celebrated on every third week in August each year at the Igwe’s palace with fanfare as dance and masquerades displays are featured with “ Ndi Nze na Ozo and
Igwe’s Cabinet present ”, the next day is general Iwa-Ji by the community.
Masquerade Carnival – The Masquerade Carnival display at the Oye Market Square by all the villages on 1 st January of every year is
synonymous to Neni culture as this festival attracts spectators from within Anaocha Local Government Area and environs.

Neni is a peaceful community and this
quality has made it a haven for non-
indigenes as can be witnessed by the
influx of non-indigenes into the Town,
incuding Northerners.

Presently the traditional leader of Neni
community is HRH Igwe O. D. Ezeani
(Igwe Ezeani Ugonabo)

Courtesy: Sandra Okwuanalu
Where are Neni people?

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AZIA

LGA: Ihiala Local Government Area.

Azia is a town in Ihiala LG, Anambra State. It is named after Azia Alamatugiugele who founded the settlement around 500 AD.

We have only five villages namely; Umudansu,Umudikpara,Ihite,Ukwakwa and Abam and are more like one family, same blood, thus making it impossible that most kindreds intermarry.

The Traditional ruler of Azia is HRH Igwe PMC Ojiuro.

Courtesy: Hon Ifeanyichukwu Amah
Are you from Azia? Oya what are you waiting for?

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EBENEBE

LGA: Awka North Local Government Area.

Ebenebe is made up of eight villages; Obuno, Okpuno, Umuajana, Umuji, Umuogbuefi, Umuoye, Uwani, Umuaba.

Ebenebe is 25 km from Awka the capital city of Anambra State. With climate and soil conditions that are favorable to farming, Ebenebe is one of the highest producers of agricultural commodities in the state of Anambra.

Ebenebe is bordered by Amansea to the south, Odoli River and Mgbakwu to the west, Ugbenu to the north, and (Agbaja) Ezi-agu Local Government Area of Enugu State to the east.

The largest market in the community is Oye Ebenebe, which is named after one of the four market days in Igboland. There are two Oye markets in Ebenebe. One is located adjacent to the St. Joseph's Catholic Church cemetery in Agbangwo (Umuoye village), the centre of the city. The other is situated opposite Obuno Primary School (OPS), Ebenebe, along Umumba ndi-uno (a town in Eziagu Local Government Area of Enugu State). On every Oye market day, Oye attracts residents from the surrounding towns such as Ugbenu, Ugbene, Agbaja (as communities in Eziagu LGA as usually referred to as), Amansea, Achalla, Oba-ofemmili, Ugwu-oba, with people from Awka and Onitsha arriving to buy farm produce they either use or resell at Eke Awka, Onitsha Main Market, Ogbete, and other markets across Nigeria. Umuji also has a weekly or four days market called Nkwo Umuji.

Ebenebe has numerous springs and rivers such as Ngwere-agbago, Omuzo, Omuzo Umuonicha, Iyi-ocha, Omereze or Omereza, Nwangbala, Odede, Iyi Oku, Iyi Agbangwo, Ezu Odoli, Ezu Ajali and others.

The present traditional ruler is
HRH Igwe Christopher Nnaegbua

Courtesy: Akonobi C Nwa

Ebenebe people where are you? Oya coman Represent..

#ForTheLoveOfAnambra.
#Ebenebe
#RepYourCommunity.

Op come and continue oh

AGULU
L.G.A: ANAOCHA
BRIEF HISTORY: Agulu is one of the eight towns that make up Anaocha local government area, and has twenty villages that's why it was nicknamed Agulu ohu MBA, Agulu citizens of old were mostly farmers and they traveled far and wide because of their experience in farming
Agulu is surrounded by Nise, Nri,. Adazi nnukwu, Obeledu , Nanka, Awgbu, and Mbaukwu.
AGULU celebrates some major festivals yearly, which includes New Yam festival (Iwaji), every last Saturday of August.
As at the early forties Agulu indigenes began to venture into the supermarket and bread business. No wonder Ozoemena in his song, sang about Agulu and it's bread business "Agulu adighi igbo ata aja
Agulu has also produced many intellectuals, technocrats and politicians amongst them are Mr Peter Obi, the past Governor of Anambra state,Late Prof Dora Akunyili, Dr Eric Okoye of Juhel Pharmaceutical.
Agulu has an umbrella body known as Agulu people union which celebrated it's 80 years Anniversary recently.
The traditional ruler of Agulu is Igwe Innocent Elochukwu Obodoakor. Ezedinaobi 111 of Agulu.
Courtesy: Stan Ike Obiadinma
Do we have Agulu people here?
Oya come and invite your friends..
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ICHI

Ichi is a town in Ekwusigo local government area of Anambra state.

Ichi is among the make up of Anaedo country, comprising of nnewi,oraifite and ichi.

Its bounded by the north by ojoto, by the east nnewi. And by the west and south by oba and oraifite respectively.
There are 9 communities in ichi comprising of umuezeabu, enugwuaja, obiofia, umudiagu,obinagu, umuisiana, umughamia, oka, oka mgbo.
With several villages and wards.

Historically, ichi is regarded as the youngest son of agbaja, the founder of the anaedo clan.
Ichi literally means a sculptor.

Ichi town is blessed with several mineral resources ranging from coal, limestone e.t.c
The town celebrates new yam festivals during The first week of August generally known as AFIOLU, the town boasts of a nearly excellent road network in the state, portable water and steady electricity.
Ichi is a very peaceful community,that boasts of tight security.

The town boasts of prominent sons and daughters, example
Chief Dr Emma Bishop Okonwo (ofr)
CEO EKULO GROUP
THE TOWN UNION IS KNOWN AS ICHI DEVELOPMENT UNION.

The current traditional ruler : HIS ROYAL MAJESTY IGWE LAWRENCE OKONKWO (Anamanalike III)

Courtesy : Chigozie Bishop Ugochukwu
Are you from ichi? Come oh

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Osagyefo98:
UMULERI

LGA: Anambra East.

Umueri, also known and pronounced as Umuleri, is an ancient town in the Anambra state of Southeastern Nigeria. The people of Umueri belong to the Igbo ethnic group, and the town has an estimated population of 342,000. It is located within the Anambra Valley, bordered by the Anambra River (Omabala River) and Anam communities in the north, Nteje to the south, Aguleri and Nando in the east and Nsugbe in the western flank. Umueri from antiquity has been noted as the centre of the civilisation of the peoples of the Omambala basin. The forebears are widely acknowledged as the first settlers to settled in Omambala valley.

The origin of Umueri is sourced from the natives of the town who believe in the oral tradition (as customary mode of transmission of knowledge in antiquity) that their clan was founded by Children of a man named Eri.(The name Umueri actually means Children of Eri) This Oral tradition passed from generation to generation indicates that Umueri ancestors are group of migrating clan from an unknown place, though of late research on their habitats, cultural practices and artifacts they left behind suggests a connection with the fleeing Israelites of post Exodus era. The Settlers that infiltrated into the land settled at a place called Eri-aka and founded a clan called “Umueri” . Though the exact date, that they settled on the land was not known, many scholars were of view that it occurred around 940AD

Division and administration:

Traditionally, Umueri is broadly divided into 3 clans: Ezi, Ikenga, Ivite. The clans are further divided into villages and sub-villages. But with advent of colonialism and modernization, the town has consciously grown and governed just like other Igbo Communities . The three traditional clans of Umueri are written down below with their corresponding Villages:

Ezi: Belongs to Nneyi Village which is also divided into further sub-villages
Ikenga: Comprises Ugume, Umudiana, Umunchezi, etc.
Ivite: Umuatuolu, Ogbu and Mgbede
The pre-colonial Umueri government was a republican but with influence of Bini Kingdom in that part of Igboland, it changes to Monarchical in nature in which the Eze resided in Ivite. The Prime Minister (Onowu) & Ajie in Ikenga and Ezi respectively. Modern administration since colonization relegated this system and enthroned the Igwe Dynasty which is prevalent Institution till date.

The Igwe dynasty has come to stay including but not limited to the performance of basic traditional rites. The Ofala festival is traditionally performed by one who holds the Title of Oke-ebo, the traditional ruler. The New Yam festival is performed by the Onowu, Ajie and “Igwe Oke-ebo“

Courtesy: David Chibuzor.
Are you from Umuleri?
Oya coman represent...

#ForTheLoveOfAnambra.
#Umuleri
#RepYourCommunity.

Proudly Umueri. meanwhile, here is a comprehensive version.
The Account of UMUERI Oral Tradition & History of Her Origin

UMUERI (UMULERI)

Preamble: Umueri, also mispronounced Umuleri is an ancient Town and city in Anambra State of South Eastern Nigeria. The Community was homogenously of Igbo ethnic group. It’s located at the heart of Omambala Valley bordered by Omambala River and various Anam Communities in the north, Nteje to the South, Aguleri and Nando in the Eastern flank and Nsugbe at the western western part.

It was the oldest human settlement established by early Igbo founders. According to earliest scholars like GT Basdon “ it was part of the earliest human settlement, east of the Niger.”. This much was agreed by other Historians such as Prof Elisabeth Isichei who concurred that Anambra Valley was indeed the first area of human existence

THE HISTORICAL ORIGIN

The available oral tradition passed from generation to generation indicates that Umueri ancestors are group of migrating clan from an unknown place, though of late research on their habitats, cultural practices and artifacts they left behind suggests a connection with the fleeing Israelites of post Exodus era. The Settlers that infiltrated into the land settled at a place called Eri-aka and founded a clan called “Umueri” . Though the exact date, tha t they settled on the land was not known, many scholars were of view that it occurred around 940AD

According to Umueri Oral tradition, the town was nucleus of migrating but nomadic Clan which traced its origin to Eri, the son of Gad, the 7th Son of Jacob (Gen 29 vs 30). Although there were no written records existing to back up this assertion, its indeed true that the religious practices obtained in the area was a mixture of ancient Hebraic and animistic religion, as confirmed by the Early Europeans that visited the area.

The following are names of 6 children of Eri who along with the families, concubines and slaves migrated into the enclave. They include, Dabar (Dabarwo), Nri (Nrifukuanim),Namenyi (Nneyi), Riam (Nriamu), Ekema (Eke) & Omazi (Omasi) . Also in the parties include Children of other fleeing descendants of Jacob, who are not biologically children of Eri. Most of them moved upland to form the Igala kingdom, whereas some other migrated into the forest of Igboland. But the descendants of Eri assembled themselves at the Omambala valley and nicknamed themselves “Umueri Ovuakwu- which literally implies “Eri descendants of one stock”

Meanwhile scholars are now of view that these early settlers, who lived in eastern Jordan migrated to Ethiopia where they dwelled for some time in valley of River Omo (also called River Omor), at the southern part of the country. It was from there that they journeyed southwards through the River until they arrived at bank of Omambala River. At that particular time, the River Omambala was a very large sea that flows from Enu Ugwume to Ugwu River in Adegbe Ikenga Umueri to the present location of the River. The settlers seeing that it was a very Huge River christened it “Omo-mbala” implying a very huge River (Literally meaning larger Omor River).It was from Omo-mbala, it became known as “Omambala” and corruptly christened Anambra by the Murtala Administration in 1976

Meanwhile, the mighty Omambala covers about 2/3rd of present Ikenga Umueri stretching over the modern day Aguakor farmland to Akor Stream as well as covering portion of Agu-Eri farmland (modern day Ezi Agulu and Ivite Aguleri) down to the whole of Otuoche(Otuocha). The Oral tradition of Umueri has it that it was these settlers led by Mystical Dabarwo that used their magical power to move & reduce the size of the overflowing sea to the river that we have today, thereby throwing up more uplands for many to live .

The Children Of Eri : Settlements & Dispersal

1. Dabar. Also known as Dabarwo has been described as leader of the settlers. He was well known for his magical and mystical power that researchers have over the years christened him as “Eri” (Though all historical evidence pointed out that Eri did not make it to Africa. It was Dabarwo who moved the Omambala River to its present location according to the Oral tradition of Umueri. The source of the River (known as Oku in local parlance) & trace of the Omambala are still located in Ugume Umueri till date. Some Historians also equates him as Levite assigned to the clan of Eri, but this is certainly not true due to relationship that exists between his descent and other Umueri. He has numerous children amongst who was a daughter Okpu, whose descendants lived side by side with Children of Eri male offspring. The descendants occupied Eri vast farmland known as Agu-Eri. Today they are known as Aguleri. According to various oral tradition of Agueri people, the descendants are the Aborigines Aguleri that other migrating tribes met on arriving the community

Dabarwo other male Children led by Ugwu Dabar and others settles at Ugume Umueri in present day Ikenga Umueri. His descendants include all the villages in Ugume Umueri, some part of Enugwu Aguleri. Some of his descendants founded Ogwume Kwale and trace of other of their descendants could be seen in most of Igbo adegbe communities of Awka North. During the Bini Conquest of Omambala areas some of his descendants founded Igbanke Edo State.

2. Nri: He was said to be of the same biological mother with Dabarwo and also possess some powers. He along with his families dwelled in Eri-aka-Ugume Umueri. Nri was the first to migrate out of the clan following disagreement with his brother Dabarwo. He was the founder of Umunri Clan. They settled at Akampisi in present Agukwu nri, where they are called the Umudiana village of the Town of Agukwu. It’s pertinent to note that some of their descendants who could not move out of Ugume became known today as Umudiana Umueri, in Ikenga Umueri.. His descendants include the earlier founders of Umunri clans of Igboland that includes Enugwu Ukwu, Enugwu Agidi, Nawfia and Agukwu and extension to all Nri clans of Igboland that includes, Oraeri, Agbaja , Nnewi, Ogwashiukwu, Agbor and others

3. Nameyi: Namenyi, known also Nneyi for short, settled with his family at the present Nneyi Umueri. Namenyi sons founded Ezi Clan of Umueri, through her daughter Iguedo, she founded other communities like Ogbunike, Awkuzu, Umunya, Nando and aboregene Onitsha, whom Eze Chima conquered to establish Onitsha. At later stage, his descendants were the original aborigines of Ossomari Ogbaru, the Ozeh Nkwelle & some Enuani villages etc

4. Omazi: Omasi that’s now regarded as Omasi Settled at Agu Eneneanya and Agu Oda in Today Ifite Umueri. He was progenitor of Ivite Umueri Villages and some of his descendants includes the Ire people, who could be found in some Anambra towns of Abba, Obosi, Ogidi, Umuoji and even in Enugu Ukwu. There are segment of his descendants that were part of earlier formation of Anam communities.

5. Riam . He is known also as Nriamu in local parlance. He Was said to be the progenitor of some part of Ikenga Umueri, more especially the Umueriam and Mgbago axis of the community and some part of Ivite Aguleri, particularly the Umunnoke who settled at Agu-eri. Some of the descendants also were the founders of Achalla , Ebenebe some other Aghamelum communities in Aghamelum LG of Anambra State

6. Ekema: Popularly called Eke. Was founder of Ogonogo Adegbe in Ikenga Umueri. He was the progenitor of various Adegbe clans. Trace of some of his descendants could be found in Umunya, Nsugbe and some who relocated to Kogi state as a result of the Aro/Ohafia/Edda slave raid. Most of the villages across the area with Igbo names were founded by his descendants.The trace ofhis descendants are still ongoing

Even in their new settlement they upheld the culture of Hebrew worshipping, circumcision, burial & others. Some school of thought are of opinion that it’s these settlers that set up 3 temples in the ancient Umueri clan known as Obuga, which they claimed was establish as place of worship and covenant with the God of their fathers and also to serve as meeting point between them and God. This school of thought claimed Obuga was a short form of Obu-Gad in memory of their grandfather 'Gad' . This according to them is in line with shortening of names culture in the community. For examples, Obuora is Obua, Onwuegbusi is Onwuesi; Okafor is Okaa, Ejimofor is known as Ejoor and so on and so forth.

It amazes scholars that out of these three Obuga, only the one at Agu-eri is known today as “Obu-Gad’, albeit mischievously, while the other two at Nneyi and Ugume have continued to remained unchanged. Though there are those in the community that are hell bent in ensuring that it undergo the same change with the one now under the occupation of the Aguleri.
It must also be noted that there was no culture of king and King-making pending when the Igala people invaded the land and brought with them the system of kingship; The Bini Kingdom also tried introducing its kingship by imposing the Ezes & Onowu dynasties but it yielded no success as the Umueri (children of Eri) resisted this cultural encroachment before the colonial administrators inserted surreptitiously on them the system of warrant chief.

ARCHEALOGICAL EVIDENCES

Archaeologically, the trace of the habitat of the Early Igbo Settlers are still visible today in Umueri, for instance, "Akpu Nri" and "Okpotoeki" are still at Ugume Umueri, Whereas Akpu Nri is an antiquity of Great importance. It’s over a thousand year Old tree located at Ama Iruakpu-Ugume Umueri. It was said to be founded by founders of the early settlers of Agukwu Nri who left long time ago. The Surviving Generation of Elders confirmed it as antiquity of Great Historical Importance. Below are other Historical sites that would interest researchers in Umueri

1. Dabarwo Sacred Forest:- This place was habitat of earlier settlers and also serves as Tomb of the Dabarwo. Till death miracles are still recorded by going to the grave sites to call his names. It was also claimed by our ancestors that the early settlers established a temple of worship (obuga) at that area. The trace are still there till date.

2. Aro Nneyi:- Aro Nneyi was a habitat founded by Namenyi. In ancient Umueri clan that include all ancient Igbo communities and even unto today, the place served as holy city, where all the children of Eri gathered annually for prayers and prophetic declarations annually known in local parlance as “Iguaro”. Oral tradition confirmed that it was there that the Head of Iguedo was also buried. The early settlers also established a temple there (obuga). It now serves as the palace of Aro Chief priest.

3. Aja Ana Ukwu:- Is deity that the early settlers built to enable them sanitize the communities from atrocities and sacrilege. It serves as where to atone for sin and abomination cleansed. Its located in Nneyi Umueri. This earth goddess was built in obedience of stipulation of Exodus 20:24:
“"An altar of earth thou shalt make unto me, and shalt sacrifice thereon thy burnt offerings, and thy peace offerings, thy sheep, and thine oxen: in all places where I record my name I will come unto thee, and I will bless thee."

4. Ugwu River: The Ugwu River also served as habitat to descendants of Ugwu Dabawo. Though they later migrated back to Ugwume at the demise of their father Dabawor. According to the oral tradition it was there that the miracle that moved Omambala down to its present location. The trace of that movement is still visible unto this date.

The Erroneous Story of Iguedo



The Origin of Iguedo though seems to be a great puzzle to Historians than that of Eri/Dabawor but her importance in history of Igbo origin could not be over emphasis. Some Scholar attempted to credit her as maternal ancestry of Umueri town, but this attempt failed because there was no way She could be a daughter of Eri and got married to same man or his son inorder to begat Umueri. This is tantamount to taboo or "nso ani" in Igbo Culture. The Second Group has tagged her as Eri daughter who was allowed by her father to bear children at home without been married. But the Oral tradition of the entire Iguedo clans disagreed with this assertion as it could have amount to bastardization of Culture if Eri made such a taboo as all of their tradition indicates paternal origin

From Umueri Oral tradition, it’s clear that Iguedo was daughter of Nnamenyi, a sibling and co traveler of Dabawor. Her Father Nnamenyi were regarded in this version of Umueri oral tradition as founders of a portion of Umueri land known today as Nneyi Umueri (Short form of Nnamenyi Umueri). She was quoted to have married various men that include one of the earlier founder of Ogbunike, Onitsha Ado, Awkuzu, and Nando. Other version included Umunya as part of her children. This much was also contained in Ozemena Nsugbe hit album “Kedu Ebe Igbo Si we bia” . On her death at Nando after a lengthy protracted sickness, Nando invited the rest of the towns she founded for burial arrangement and also sent message to Children of Nnamenyi, that their daughter has died . But then there was commotion and quarrel-lings on where to enter her body. Ogbunike who was the eldest of the Iguedos wanted the body to be taken home (Ogbunike) for burial since they are Children of the First Child but Nando Objected on the ground that they were people that took after her during her old age. Unknown to all of them, Umueri Emissary from Nnamenyi Clan had already made up their mind that their daughter corpse shall not be lost abroad Ozu Nwa Ada ana efu na Mba When commotion aroused due to arguments on where to buried her, the Emissary have no choice but to cut off her head and took it home where it was buried in Nneyi Umueri. This marks the cultural ritual of returning female corpse back to their ancestral home in Igbo adegbe area of Igboland.Ibuna ta Ozu Nwa Ada

Today the trace of her tomb is found in the Shrine of the Aro Oracle of Umueri while her body was finally buried in Nando. In order to commemorate her memorial, there was traditional annual Iguaro & "Oriri nne Iguedo" been celebrated in Nneyi Umueri and Nnado respectively unto this very day. And all her Children and relatives are expected to be there for the rituals.

Over the years due to the gathering of Umuiguedo at Nneyi Umueri to commemorate the great Amazon, some scholars out of sheer ignorance distort history by regarding Umueri as part of Umuiguedo clan. This has led so many into believing in fallacies been peddled by the adversaries of Umueri.



Relationship between Umunri & Ancient Umueri


“The original settlers of the communities that make up the Umunri clan are descendants of the first settlers of Umueri. Therefore the people of Umunri, otherwise called Nri Kingdom, are part of our ancient town. The clan that consists Enugwu Ukwu, Nawfia, Agukwu and Enugwu Agidi trace their ancestry to Nri Ifukuanim of ancient Nri-aka Umueri. It is a fact that amongst numerous people that constitute the Umunri Kingdom, the descendants of Umueri people are regarded as aborigines or the head of their various communities. Those communities were even named after founders of Umueri lineages. The original settlers in Nri are from Nri-aka in old Ugume ana of Ikenga Umueri.

Nri people were actually occupying the large expanse of land between Ugume Umueri and Ikem Nando (then in old Umueri town) which today subsist in Ugwu Nzu. “There is a popular road path which exists till date which the the Nri people use for their itineraries from Ugume to Ugunzu and is called ‘EZI NRI AKA’ till today. The vast area was inhabited by the descendants of Umu-Eri up to Omabala na Ezu before the present settlement of aguleri which is a recent settlement.

The Ire and Oraeri were living in the portion of land lying between Agu Eneneanya and Agu Oda in today Ifite Umueri and Nneyi Umueri. The Ire people abandoned this area in flight due to the war between them and the Igalas. “Today the Ire people can be found in Abba, Obosi, Ogidi, Umuoji Enugu Ukwu. Occupying these portion of lands today are several artifacts’ and monuments, shrines, etc left behind by the fleeing Ires. “The Umunri oral tradition also confirmed that they once lived amongst our people here in Omambala valley. The Nri people of Umueri extraction had no king just like every other true Igbo town until the arrival of the Igala settlers who were forced to scatter and live amongst all Igbo towns in northern Igbo communities as a result of the ancient war that was waged by the people of ancient Umueri clan. It was the Igala elements that brought the issue of kingship in Nri. It was a foreign culture amongst the earliest settlers.

Orsumoghu
L.G.A- Ihiala Local Government Area..
Brief History:
Orsumoghu is one of the four sons of Osunano. Others are Mbosi, Isseke and Azia.
Orsumoghu is one of the ten towns that make up Ihiala local government Area of Anambra state. Orsumoghu is made up of nine (9)villages of Umuekwe(Eziala, Ezigbo), Ihuowerre, Isingwu, Umunnazia, Uhunuhu, Amaduru,Umudi,Ihite oha,Umuchukwu.
Orsumoghu has boundaries with Azia, Mbosi, Isseke, Lilu, Ukpor and Orsuihiteukwa.It is a land filled with solid minerals thus, the chief occupation is farming and rock excavation.
Orsumoghu is predominantly a Christian community with catholic /Anglican taking much of the population while few are Pentecostals.
Orsumoghu is currently under the guardianship of a president general after the demise of the last king of the community.
President General-Dr Chika Dennis Muomaife(KSM).
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The Aguleri & Umueri Relationship

Aguleri and Umueri were Neighbors and from all available evidence some part of Aguleri are part of ancient Umueri clan,that are descendants of the first Igbo settlers. Long ago, some of the villages of Aguleri people and Umueri live in ancient Umueri town as a community before the people of Ezi-agulu, Enugu & Onogu migrated from Igala land, following series of War between the Igbos and Igalas. Aguleri which really translates to farmland of Eri (Agu-Eri) just like other farm settlement such as Agu Nnamenyi or Nnamenyi Farmland (Agu Nneyi for short), Agu-Mgbede(Mgbede farmland), Agu Ukatta(Ukatta farmland) was indeed a recent settlement inhabited by the descendants of Okpu of ancient Umueri town(now in Aguleri) until they were joined by strangers elements from Igala also referred as Umu-si-olu. The Inhabitants of Aguleri as presently constituted are largely immigrants from different places and they met the Okpu people of Ivite Aguleri who are referred as the head Village of Aguleri. The Okpu Village traced their lineage to Ugume-ana Village of Ikenga Umueri.

The Oral tradition of Umueri traces the genealogy to Dabawor, one of the descendants of Eri whose only daughter was Okpu, the founder of the most elderly village in Aguleri till today. Nevertheless, to prove the fact that the Okpu , the head village of Aguleri emanates from Umueri, the Okpu Village has kept the ritual practice of paying tribute to Dabawor Shrine. And they have never failed to pay the homage despite recent stain in the relationship Occasioned by land dispute, litigation and war. During Sacrifices, their elders received the daughterly share (an Omambala culture that’s still in existence) of hip or waist of Cow or Goat used for the sacrifice.

Apart from the Okpu, Umumba Igboezunu,Aguleri- the Custodian of Ajana Aguleri and the head kindred of Igboezunu Aguleri was part of ancient Umueri. They have never DENIED it's blood relationship with Ugume (Dabawor) Umueri. At the Installation of an AJANA Chief Priest, Ugume Village of Umueri is usually informed. It’s mandatory that “Sons of Dabawor (Ugume) should be there to perform the customary rites. The story of how Enugu, Eziagulu & Onogu people were settled amongst our people, in the ancient Umueri clan after series of war of conquest from the Igala are well known facts. The series of war known in Umueri oral tradition as ‘Ogu Igala’ saw the war brought to an end with treaty dully signed by the Igbos & the Igala. T

The "Umungalagu of present Aguleri", which literally means "Umu Igala agu", a name that was given them by the natives of ancient Umueri due to the bravery they exhibited during the war, was also settled in their present place by the people of Umueri after taking Oath of obedience before their hosts- the Okpus then of Umueri (now in Aguleri) and Ugume allocated some portion of land to Isiokwe after Oath taking; Some others were settled in Umunkiti Aguleri. The areas WHERE these immigrants were settled were known as Agu-Eri- (Eri farm settlement). These immigrants assimilated with each other to become known as Aguleri. While the Onogu people are scattered amongst the children of earlier settlers in Igbariam, Nteje, Nsugbe and other coastal Igbo towns. In 1974, the then traditional Ruler of Aguleri, Igwe Raphael Akwuba Idigo admitted openly in a publication that Aguleri people are from Igala ( See’The History of Aguleri’ by MCM Idigo, Page 5 (Published in 1955) ), that they migrated to Omambala about four hundred years ago. According to him they met Igbo Speaking people and by mixing with them and inter-marriage, the immigrants adopted the language. Even with this open confession, it’s worrisome to see some Aguleri declaring that they are the Igbo aborigine.

Migration & trace of Umueri people

As a result of ancient war and need for expansion, most early settlers of Umueri left the valley in search of other habitable place. The Umu asaja-owu clan of Mmanomma Nneyi Umueri along with other families of Umudiana Umueri founded Abegbu (and to extention the Umuoba anam community), whereas the constant raid and inter-tribal war between the ancient Umueri town and Igala forced some of our people to migrate to distance places around the River Niger.

The Original Umueri settlers can be found amongst the Umuchi Ossomari Ogbaru, the Ozeh Nkwelle & the aborigine Onitsha, whom the Eze Chima conquered to establish the Eze Chima dynasty. Other distant places that descendants of the first Umueri people founded directly were the Ụmụeri-Owerri, Ụmụeri Ọraukwu, Umuoba Anam and even in faraway Kwale in delta state where the Ugume Kwale still recounts there history that they migrated from Ugume Umueri. At the height of Bini empire, most of the people who went to war of conquest for the Binis as medicine & Juju men in far away Yoruba land and could not return back founded places like Okeri(in Oyo), Iponri(Lagos) & Igboeri now called Igberi(in Kwara State). Apart from Umueri no other community in Igboland has such connection of lineages


CONCLUSION
It’s obvious that the Ancestors of Umueri are the first Igbos to migrate into the Omambala before others veered into it. Despite age long distortion and fallacy that has been planted over the ages, the name “Umueri”, which means "Children of Eri" has remain a natural and unbiased nomenclature indicating Umueri relationship with Eri. Despite the gang up and will to outdo Umueri in the quest of claiming Eri heritage, a Renowned Author And Prince of Aguleri Chief FC Idigo concurred in his book “Igbo History: Hebrew Exiles of Eri Kingdon” , confirmed that the name “Umuleri” is 'Anglicized version of “Umu-Eri" . Even though that the Royal Prince, a man whose Father [A former King of Aguleri] confessed openly that their ancestors migrated from Igala was bent on foisting his home town as the ancestral home of the Igbos, he made some valid revelation that Iguedo was not the mother of Umueri. He therefore dispelled & disparaged the Iguedo link. He confirmed that Iguedo was a recent history that existed when Umueri has grown into a community and therefore should not be considered as a maternal ancestress of Umueri.

UmuEri




2. Nri: He was said to be of the same biological mother with Dabarwo and also possess some powers. He along with his families dwelled in Eri-aka-Ugume Umueri. Nri was the first to migrate out of the clan following disagreement with his brother
Dabarwo. He was the founder of Umunri Clan. They settled at Akampisi in present Agukwu nri, where they are called the Umudiana village of the Town of Agukwu. It’s pertinent to note that some of their descendants who could not move out of Ugume became known today as Umudiana Umueri, in Ikenga Umueri.. His descendants include the earlier founders of Umunri clans of Igboland that includes Enugwu Ukwu, Enugwu Agidi, Nawfia and Agukwu and extension to all Nri clans of Igboland that includes, Oraeri, Agbaja , Nnewi, Ogwashiukwu, Agbor and others




Bro I don't think Nnewi is part of any Nri dynasty or clan as you just wrote. I think you out of order.


Originally when the Igbos or Ibos settled in the present day Eastern Nigeria, they arrived with three leaders, two were spiritual leaders and the youngest of the three a hereditary King known as Obi a King by birthright. The first was the Eze Nri of Awka a Priest King, the second the Eze Aro of Arochukwu a King and the third the Obi of Nnewi a political and war ruler.

OP where are you. If you fail to drop my home town Mbosi here for me to read this thread won't contain us. Mbosi Amaka, Anambra Amaka��. Abeg continue

EKWULOBIA
LGA: Aguata Local Government Area.
Ekwulobia has Nine villages notably divided into two traditional division; Ezi and Ifite. The names of the villages are Umuchiana, Agba, Umuchi, Ula, Okpo, Eziagulu, Nkono, Abogwume and Ihuokpala. The villages under Ezi are Umuchiana, Umuchi, Okpo, Nkono, Abogwume and Ihuokpala and the villages under Ifite are Agba, Ula and Eziagulu.
The town also houses a Central park, a large daily market, various primary, secondary and tertiary institutions, hotels and resorts, a prison, several hospitals and clinics notable among which include the General Hospital Ekwulobia etc.
Ekwulobia is also known for its special masquerades called the "Achukwu" which displays especially during Christmas and easter celebration, special town events like new yam festival "iwa-ji" and at the burial of elderly/titled men.
The traditional ruler is
HRNChief Sir.Emmanuel Chukwukadibia Onyeneke.
Courtesy: Ezeakunne Kenneth
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mightyokwy:
OP where are you. If you fail to drop my home town Mbosi here for me to read this thread won't contain us. Mbosi Amaka, Anambra Amaka��. Abeg continue

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NNEWI
LGA: nnewi north
Nnewi existed as an independent kingdom from the 15th century to 1904, when British colonial administration occupied the kingdom.Nnewi kingdom was founded on four quarters (large villages), namely Otolo, Uruagu, Umudim, and Nnewichi.
Originally when the Igbos or Ibos settled in the present day Eastern Nigeria, they arrived with three leaders, two were spiritual leaders and the youngest of the three a hereditary King known as Obi a King by birthright. The first was the Eze Nri of Awka a Priest King, the second the Eze Aro of Arochukwu a King and the third the Obi of Nnewi a political and war ruler.
Edo is the supreme deity of all the Alusi (Igbo:
deity) in the Anaedo country. The central shrine of this unifying Alusi is at Nkwo Nnewi, the central Market.
There are four other deities in Nnewi: Ana, Ezemewi, Eze and Ele. Christianity was introduced by the Europeans in 1885 and many Nnewi people now practice Christianity.
Nnewi, Ichi and Oraifite made up the Anaedo state. Anaedo communities have common ancestries, beliefs and traditional value systems.
Nnewi is a major trading and manufacturing center in Nigeria. Due to its high commercial activities, the city has attracted millions of migrants from other states and countries.
The Ofala Nnewi is a cultural festival held every year to celebrate the coronation of the Igwe of Nnewi. Afiaolu ( New yam festival) and Ikwuaru are also among traditional festivals held annually in Nnewi. Nnewi Kingdom is also known as Anaedo meaning the Land of Gold (The supreme deity and goddess of Nnewi).
The Current Traditional ruler is
HRH igwe kenneth orizu III,
Igwe na eje uka
Courtesy: Benjamin Benny Jamz
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Nnnewi concour

NANKA

LGA: Orumba North Local Government Area.

Nanka, is situated in Orumba North Local Government Area of Anambra State is about 16 Kilometers South-West of Awka, the Capital of Anambra State. It is made up of seven villages; Agbiligba, Enugwu, Ifite, Amakor, Umudala, Ubahu and Etti and share a population of about 40,000 amongst them. Its neighbors are Oko, Agulụ, Ekwulọbia, AguluzỌigbo, Isuọfia, Umuọna,Awgbụ. Nanka is regarded as a citadel of learning due to the early embrace of western education..

Despite its size Nanka has produced great personalities in multiple professions that have made an impact on a regional, national and international scale. The town also has a thriving business atmosphere that attracts immigrants from all over Eastern Nigeria.
The town boasts several well educated people, over 92 professors/Ph.ds and has contributed immensely by offering primary education for many children from the listed neighbors and beyond. The town has produced one time Vice Chancellor of the University of Nigeria Nsukka and the first professor in Mathematics in the person of Prof. James Ezeilo Two bishops; Most Rev. Dr. Jonathan Onyemelukwe, the emeritus Archbishop of Province II, Anglican Communion, Rt. Rev. Paulinus Ezeokafor, the present Bishop of Awka Roman Catholic Diocese, and 2006 Ebonyi State winner and NAFT international representative of the annual OPEC French competition, and Olympiad Physics finalist, Michael Onyemelukwe. Prof. Dora Nkem Akunyili is a true daughter of Nanka .the first black female Mayor of Enfield in UK is from Nanka in the person of
Mayor Dr. Councillor Kate Anolue. If i start mentioning the erudite in Nanka of course we sleep here...!?
it may interest you to know that Nanka is the World's Largest Professional Community..

Its current Traditional Ruler is
HRH Igwe Godwin Ezeilo .

Courtesy: Casmir Paul

Nanka people where are you? Invite your friends..

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AWKUZU

LGA: Oyi Local Government Area

The story of Origin Awkuzu,Awkuzu was one of the progenies of the fifth child of Eri his only daughter called Iguedo, who is also said to have borne the founders of Ogbunike , Nteje,
Umuleri and Nando.

Awkuzu which is the colonial corruption of the name, "OKUZU" is presently located in Oyi Local Government Area of Anambra State and is bounded by Umunya and Nteje towns also in Oyi LGA, IfiteDunu , Ukpo and Ukwulu in Dunukofia LGA and Nando and Igbariam towns in today's Anambra East LGA, and Abba in Njikoka LGA.

Awkuzu is divided into three main parts: Ezi, Ifite and Ikenga sections according to seniority or birth order. Like most Eri-Awka towns of Igboland, each section is further divided into sub-villages;

Ezi has Iru-Anyika, Aka-Ezi, Igbu and Ozu.
Ifite section is made up of Amabo, Isioji, and Ifite-Umueri.
Ikenga has Ezinkwo, Nkwelle-Awkuzu, Umuobi, Ukpomachi,Dusogu,Otoko and Umudioka.
As a community, Awkuzu is famed for its large population which gave it the sobriquet as "Ibilibe Ogada" (the locust swarming fame), a title that steamed from 'glorified' local disputes with neighbors but now attached to the traditional stool.

Key figures in Awkuzu include Late Chief Paul Ike Ogbogu, Most Rev Maxwell Anikwenwa, Late Bishop E. Otteh, Prof Alice Ndu (Hon), Mr Okafor Metro tiles limited, late Ichie J.N.A Nnanweuba, u, ENGR. Cyril O. Ofiaeli, late R.N Ajide, Dr. Chira, chief Kingsley Igwilo, chief Chris Udemezue, High Chief Ndife Ezeco, Chief Willie Akpu and Sir. Emma Udenka (Permanent Secretary). amongst others, All contributed immensely to the success of the town. The globally renowned curator and scholar Okwui Enwezor is from Awkuzu.

The current Traditional Ruler is
H.R.H Igwe Prof. Aniekwena.

courtesy: Comrade Williams Ekwegbali.(Hon.) UAE
Kedu ndi Awkuzu?? Come oh

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I thought Chief John Nebolisa ( Ejikemeuwa, Alusi Okuzu, Ichie okaaomee 1 of Okuzu,
Nwanne di na mba 1 of okwelle , Alusi na azoputa ogbenye ) is from Awkuzu??

ABAGANA

LGA: Njikoka Local Government Area

Abagana town has a landmass of approximately 9.2 square kilometers and is bounded in the north by Abba, Ukpo, and Enugu Agidi towns, in the South by Nimo and Eziowelle towns, in the East by Enugwu Ukwutown and in the west by Umunnachi and Ifitedunu towns.

March 31, 1968: Biafran army won their biggest battle. by ambushing and destroying a 96-vehicle column of Nigerian soldiers with locally hand made bomb called Ogbunigwe or bucket bomb. The humiliating Abagana defeat to Nigerian soldiers prompted General Yakubu Gowon to remove Col. Murtala Mohammed as the General Commanding Officer of the Onitsha sector.

Ede-Aroh is an annual cultural festival of the Abagana people in Njikoka Local Government Area of Anambra State celebrated during the harvest of cocoyam. It is held at the Afor market square every December, precisely on the last Afor market day of the year.

The traditional authority adopts the kingship title of Igwe Abagana. The current traditional ruler is His Majesty, Igwe Patrick Mbamalu Okeke.

Courtesy: Duchess Lilian Udeagbala

Are you from Abagana?? Come and represent joor

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We are still waiting

Amawbia
LGA: Awka South Local Government Area.
Amawbia has six surviving villages: Umueze, Ngene, Adabebe, Umukabia, Ezimezi and Enu-oji. From time immemorial, Amawbia had been an autonomous community, managing its own affairs.
The town Amawbia, which is also known as Ugbo-Ogiliga, is situated along the old Enugu-Onitsha road in what is today known as Nnamdi Azikiwe Avenue. It is about 35 km from Onitsha, on that road in Anambra State, Nigeria. The progenitor of Amawbia is, according to common oral tradition, Awofia, one of the sons of Nri Ifikwuanim, the first son of Eri (900AD). Eri migrated from the present site of Aguleri in Anambra East Local Government Area to Nri in Anaocha Local Government.
Another legend holds that the Amawbia people are descendants of mercenaries hired by the people of Awka, who were later on allowed to settle in their region. This story is common among some Awka natives.
Festivities observed by Amawbia people which are numerous (e.g. Iru-Otite, Onwa asato and Eziokpaligwe festival etc) are marked with eating, drinking, drumming and singing. Special attires, ornament and designs with cam wood, indigo etc are worn. A very popular festival in Amawbia is the Ezi Okpaligwe festival which marks the end of the year's farming year During this festival which takes up to 5 days in the past which has been amended to 3 days presently.
The Traditional Ruler is known and called the Okpaligwe 1 of Amawbia. The current traditional ruler is
HRH Michael Okoye.
Courtesy: Okonkwo Obinna Ambrosini Sestiga
Amawbia people where are you? Come and represent..
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