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Meet Onome Ezeka, the Young Akwa-Ocha Fabric Weaver

Meet Onome Ezeka, the Young Akwa-Ocha Fabric Weaver By Emeka Esogbue Locating Onocity City, her weaving mill around the Ite-Ego axis within the Ibusa community felt like finding a living home of Akwa-Ocha, the cherished cultural fabric of the Anioma people. Inside the modest weaving space, the rhythmic sounds of the looms filled the air. Young trainees, eager to master the craft, moved about with enthusiasm, smiling, welcoming customers and visitors, and attending to orders. It was more than a weaving mill; it was a place where culture was being preserved, one thread at a time. At the centre of it all is Onome Ezeka, a young, vibrant woman who has turned her passion for Akwa-Ocha into a growing enterprise and a platform for teaching others. I first met Onome in 2016 when she contested for Miss Teen Anioma, during my time as the Publicity Person. I celebrated with her when she emerged as the first runner-up. Years later, I would meet her again but this time, in a completely differe...

PEN MASTER BELIEVES IN IBUSA PEOPLE FROM THE VERY BEGINNING: SEE PHOTOS OF MERYLN

PEN MASTER BELIEVES IN IBUSA PEOPLE FROM THE VERY BEGINNING: SEE PHOTOS OF MERYLN Pen Master has a way of believing in Ibusa people and their capacity from the very beginning—not only when they have made it and are already at the top of the ladder. Encouragement, motivation, and support matter greatly in helping people climb that ladder. The eyes of the Ibusa community are always watching, cheering, and supporting every son and daughter who dares to break new ground. Take a look at these beautiful photos of Marilyn Ifesinachi Ajidua, the proud Anioma daughter from Ibusa, at the pageant camp of Miss Earth Nigeria. Beautiful Marilyn Ajidua is once again proving that Anioma people are never missing in action. We show up, we stand tall, and we make our presence felt wherever excellence calls. Ibusa is watching. Anioma is proud. Keep shining, Marilyn!

A Son of Anioma Answers the Call: Rev. Morris Chukwunonso Mordi to Be Ordained

A Son of Anioma Answers the Call: Rev. Morris Chukwunonso Mordi to Be Ordained Here, in the Catholic Archdiocese of Lagos, priestly and diaconate ordinations are taking place, and I trust you know that Anioma can never be missing—not with the abundance of human capital and vocations God has blessed us with. Yes, there must always be an Anioma! Among those to be ordained is Rev. Morris Chukwunonso Mordi, a proud son of our Issele-Uku community. Born on April 7, 1998, into the devout Catholic family of Mr. and Mrs. George Mordi, Morris initially planned to study Banking and Finance at Delta State University, Abraka. He sat for and passed the university’s Post-UTME examination and was subsequently offered admission. However, as the date of resumption drew near, Morris received another admission letter, this time from the seminary through the Lagos Archdiocese. As he contemplated which path to follow, something remarkable happened: the admission letter from Abraka mysteriously disappe...

Anioma Watch Association Inaugurates Executive Officers as BoT Chairman, Emeka Esogbue, Urges Them to Lead with Integrity and Remain Accessible

Anioma Watch Association Inaugurates Executive Officers as BoT Chairman, Emeka Esogbue, Urges Them to Lead with Integrity and Remain Accessible By Peter Oshagwu Anioma Watch Association on Tuesday inaugurated its newly appointed executive officers, formally presenting them to members of the Anioma nation at a ceremony held on Ezenei Avenue, Asaba, Delta State. The event, which was described as historic by some attendees, marked a significant milestone in the development of the association, which was founded in 2022. In his welcome address, the Chairman of the Board of Trustees, Dr. Emeka Esogbue, said the association had grown from a modest beginning into a vibrant platform united by a shared aspiration for a more cohesive Anioma. Esogbue, who described Anioma Watch Association as more than an organisation of words and aspirations, said the group was committed to action, service and the advancement of the Anioma people. He charged the newly inaugurated officers to lead with integr...

WELCOME ADDRESS BY THE CHAIRMAN, BOARD OF TRUSTEES, ANIOMA WATCH ASSOCIATION, DR. EMEKA ESOGBUE, AT THE INAUGURATION CEREMONY OF THE EXECUTIVE OFFICERS OF THE ASSOCIATION

WELCOME ADDRESS BY THE CHAIRMAN, BOARD OF TRUSTEES, ANIOMA WATCH ASSOCIATION, DR. EMEKA ESOGBUE, AT THE INAUGURATION CEREMONY OF THE EXECUTIVE OFFICERS OF THE ASSOCIATION Date: September 1, 2026 Venue: Asaba, Delta State Protocols duly observed. Distinguished guests, members of the Board of Trustees, esteemed leaders and stakeholders of Anioma, our newly inaugurated Executive Officers, members of the Anioma Watch Association at home and in the diaspora, ladies and gentlemen, it is with great joy, humility and a deep sense of responsibility that I welcome you all to this historic occasion. Today, September 1, 2026, marks another significant milestone in the journey of Anioma Watch Association, an organisation founded in 2022 with a clear commitment to projecting the interests of Anioma people, promoting our rich culture and heritage, and fostering unity among our people. Over the years, the Association has grown from its modest beginnings into a vib...

Anioma Watch Association Commends Onicha-Olona on the Successful Enthronement of the Omu Institution

August 31, 2026 *PRESS RELEASE* Anioma Watch Association Commends Onicha-Olona on the Successful Enthronement of the Omu Institution The Anioma Watch Association, a socio-cultural organisation of the Anioma people at home and in the Diaspora, warmly congratulates the people of Onicha-Olona on the successful enthronement of the Omu institution in the community. The Association considers this significant development a welcome reaffirmation of Onicha-Olona’s rich cultural heritage, traditional values, and enduring commitment to preserving institutions that promote unity, identity, and continuity for present and future generations. We are particularly delighted that Onicha-Olona, one of Anioma’s foremost communities renowned for its rich cultural practices and one of the earliest Enuani communities in which the Omu institution was traditionally practised, has collectively chosen to revive this important cultural institution. This remarkable development un...

Anioma Watch Association's Antenatal Giveaway

Pen Master was in Ibusa, Issele-Uku, Onicha-Olona, Agbor and Amai to present new-life starter packs to expectant women in the communities. It was nice staying close to them and listening to them

Anioma Watch Association’s Antenatal Giveaway Draws Mammoth Turnout in Agbor

Anioma Watch Association’s Antenatal Giveaway Draws Mammoth Turnout in Agbor By Emeka Esogbue A mammoth turnout of expectant mothers was recorded in Agbor as the Anioma Watch Association distributed essential antenatal items to pregnant women as part of its efforts to support maternal health and ease the financial burden associated with pregnancy. The Anioma Watch Association team, on Thursday, took its antenatal outreach programme to Central Hospital, Agbor, in Delta State, where expectant mothers from the community received new-life packs containing essential items to support them during pregnancy and prepare them for childbirth. The Anioma Watch team was warmly received by the Zonal Director of Central Hospital, Agbor, Dr. Grace Eseka, and Mrs. Okwudihu Patricia, Matron of the hospital. Dr. Eseka thanked the organisation for choosing the hospital as the venue for the outreach. Speaking at the event, the Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Anioma Watch Association, Dr. Emeka Es...

Emeka Esogbue: Historian, Journalist, and Voice of Anioma Culture

Emeka Esogbue: Historian, Journalist, and Voice of Anioma Culture By Roseline Uche Iwendi Chukwuemeka Jerry Esogbue, widely recognized as “The Pen Master,” is a Nigerian historian, researcher, journalist, research editor, and cultural advocate whose work has contributed significantly to the documentation and preservation of Anioma history and cultural heritage. Born on June 6, 1970, in Ibusa (Igbuzo), Oshimili North Local Government Area of Delta State, Esogbue has devoted decades to researching and documenting the history, identity, traditions, and experiences of the Anioma people. Bridging Oral Tradition and Written History One of the defining features of Esogbue’s work is his effort to bridge the gap between oral tradition and documented history. His research explores a wide range of subjects, including Anioma and Igbo origins, migrations, colonial encounters, traditional institutions, diplomacy, cultural practices, and the biographies of notable individuals. His approach is di...