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Emeka Esogbue in Brief

 Emeka Esogbue in Brief



Dr. Emeka Esogbue is a historian and writer from Ibusa, a cultural community of Anioma in Delta State, Nigeria. His parents were Onowu Patrick Chukwudumebi Esogbue and Theresa Nwasiwe Esogbue (nee Okolie). 


In addition to his book publications, Dr. Esogbue is widely recognized for his ethnohistorical studies of the Anioma people. Dr. Emeka Esogbue enjoys popularity among his Anioma people and is fondly called "Pen Master" by his readers. He is also known to have teeming fans and followers on his social media pages. 


He is the author of the following books:


1. A Study of the Origins and Migrations of Anioma Settlements 

2. Essentials of Anioma History

3. A Short History of Omu

4. A History of Ibusa

5. The Ekumeku Movement and its Resostance to Colonial Rule

6. Book of Records: A Compendium of Ibusa Firsts and Achievers


His books offer practical insight into the origin and development of the Anioma people of Nigeria. Esogbue is known to utilize oral sources in digging into the people's history and eventually, reconstructing their past. 


The African historian, Dr. Esogbue is respected as well as widely consulted for his expertise in the Nigerian branch of history and culture. There are over a thousand of his essays on the cultures of the people that are available online, and he is widely read and cited by historical researchers who are interested in the Anioma people.


The moniker "Pen Master" was bestowed upon him due to his proficiency in using pens for communication, inspiration, and cultural instruction.


He has contributed to the organizational establishments of Anioma associations and they include:


1. Umu Anioma Foundation Worldwide where he rose to the position of Board Member/Assistant Publicity Secretary.

2. Ndi Anioma of Nigeria Association (Co-founder)

3. Igbuzo Singles Meet Worldwide (Founder)

4. Anioma Watch Social Association (Founder)

5. Guild of Ibusa Writers and Artists (Founder)


Esogbue is the Chairman, Board of Trustees of Anioma Watch Social Association, President-General of Igbuzo Singles Group, former Research Consultant, Council Omu, Advisor, Blossom Ladies Social Club, among others.  


Pen Master - Emeka Esogbue is married with children.

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