Emeka Esogbue

 Omuship of the Anioma People: What the Institution Defines By Martha Dunkwu In 2005, as I was about to celebrate my 50th birthday, I humbly requested the then Vice Chancellor of the University of Benin, Prof E A C Nwanze, from Asaba to do a lecture on "The Role of Omuship In The Development of Anioma". He set up a committee headed by Dr. Ikechukwu Enwenwa from Ogwashi Uku, then Head of the  Sociology Department of the University of Benin. The committee worked extensively with the research of world-renowned and famous Anthropologist, late Prof Mike Angulu Onwuejiogwu from Ibusa Founder of the Anthropology Department of the University of Benin.  I did the oral research, talking to our wise elders, who are now late. Prof Onwuejiogwu wrote, "The concept of Omu seems to have been derived from the idea of "mu" or "mua", that is, give birth or "omumu", giving birth. It is associated with the palm frond of the palm tree called "OMU", a ve...

 Naomi's World Plans Skill Acquisition for 80 Ibusa Youths An Illustrious daughter of Ibusa, Naomi Dada Okoisor under her auspices of Naomi's World has concluded arrangements to hold the 2nd Annual edition of Naomi's World Annual Skill Acquisition/Empowerment program in which a whooping 80 youths from Ibusa will be successfully trained in areas of pastry catering, soap-making make-up, and wig-making. The candidates are drawn from all quarters of the community without exception.  Successful candidates will also be encouraged with prizes after the program as an economic motivation to set up on their own. The founder, Ms. Naomi Okoisor, one of the biggest catering names in the community, believes that it is her own way of empowering the youths, male and female from the community and a way to further promote the human development of the community in her personal capacity. She has done it before and will do it again. Already, Pen Master got wind of the names of some of the youth...

 OSHIMILI COUNCIL CHAIRMAN, ESEWEZIE HONOURED BY NIGERIAN KINGS AND QUEENS IN ANIOMA - Emeka Esogbue There seems no end to the rewards that now accrue to Hon Innocent Ifwanyichukwu Esewezie in and outside office. Since voted in as the Chairman of Oshimili North Local Government Area of Delta State, Esewezie has been amassing variety of awards and honours on account of his achievements and political service delivery.I Political observers in the state have observed Hon Esewezie as one of the fastest rising Anioma politicians well ahead of his contemporaries in terms of service delivery to the Oshimili electorates with many suggesting that beyond the present position, the gubernatorial position is good enough for the working Council Boss. The Esewezie political career should be noted and followed closely.  "We have seen reinvention of good offices, markets, water projects, empowerment programs and arrangement of peaceful security matters within our Council and it is for now impos...

 YOUR BOOK, "A SHORT HISTORY OF OMU," NOW A REFERENCE ON ANIOMA OMUSHIP - OMU MARTHA DUNKWU TELLS EMEKA ESOGBUE The Omu of Anioma, HRM Obi Dr. Martha Dunkwu has disclosed that the book, "A Short History of Omu," authored by Emeka Esogbue has become a reference point on Omuship of the Anioma people. The Omu of Anioma who has emerged a leading cultural figure in Anioma in the 21st century made this disclosure on Tuesday in Okpanam, her hometown.  The Omu has also taken the female traditional institution of her Anioma people to the global world where the institution has gained appreciation. Erudite scholars from various prestigious institutions of the world have visited Anioma to pay homage to region's Omus.  The Omu Anioma saluted Emeka Esogbue who a few months ago was appointed the Media Consultant to Anioma Council of Omus. Emeka Esogbue's work is the only book on Omuship and also one of his most circulated books round the world. The author has also stated h...

 The Anioma Picture of the Month The Omu of Anioma, HRM Obi Dr. Martha Dunkwu presenting the book, "A Short History of Omu," authored by Pen Master - Emeka Esogbue to Chisom Ifeakandu, Lead Interviewer of Aljazeera Media.  The Aljazeera media team was in Okpanam to run a documentary on Anioma Omuship. 

 CAPTAIN EZEAGBOR, ANIOMA SON ON SEA VOYAGE SENDS BACK MESSAGE HOME - Emeka Esogbue Captain Anthony Ezeagbor, a New York-based Anioma native who is also the Commander, the 3rd Battalion, US Navy aboard an American cruise ship has sent back messages home to his Anioma fans on his recent cruise. Captain Anthony Ezeagbor, also a Medical Doctor by training was heard on Monday evening by the members of the Anioma Watch forum.   "I am doing just fine and to assure you that the ship didn’t sail to Bermuda Triangle. The network while on the sea is very poor. But I am hale and hearty and will soon be back home in a few more weeks." Pen Master had sought to know his present location and the cruiser reported: "We docked at Port Canaveral in Orlando, Florida, heading out today on a short voyage to Lebanese, Haiti, and Perfect Day and Coco Kay of Florida." "It's exciting and enjoyable, especially to our guests who pay so much to have a good time of these cruises."...

 Jubilations As Omu Ibusa Completes Installation Rites - Emeka Esogbue There was a wild jubilation in Ibusa, Oshimili North Local Government Area of Delta State as Omu Josephine Isioma Nwannabuogwu, the Omu of Ibusa performed her final rites of Omuship at the Eke Market Square of the community natively called "Ashia Eke." The Omu was seen in a video that circulated on social media performing the rites in the full glare of the public eyes, supported by some elders and Otu Omu. Native drummers, youths and women were also seen in the video now widely viewed online. The sound of a traditional flutist otherwise called "Akpele" and voices of native praise singers were also heard during the rite performance at the busy Eke Market.  Incidentally, the market, the largest in the community, located along the popular Umejei Road, was established by the first Omu of Ibusa, according to the community's legend. Omu Josephine Nwannabuogwu was seen in the video heading for the t...

 An Economic History of Land, Labour, and Capital as Factors of Production in Pre-Colonial Anioma Society By Emeka Esogbue Anioma is blessed with a geographical environment that favours agricultural growth which helped to promote interaction among the communities that form the region. It was as a result of this development that they fed on the ecological advantages of the area. Like in other West African societies, a good number of food crops were introduced to the area which was wild until they were domesticated for safe consumption. However, it is not to be claimed in this article that any such domestication occurred within the Aniomaland since it took place long before the iron age, at the period, no one will verifiably claim that Anioma communities were in existence. What is of importance to this historical article is that since agriculture thrived, the people interacted and there was traffic on the land and waters.   In the pre-colonial history of the Anioma people, ...