Emeka Esogbue

 From Obiship Itchi Observances, Obi Dr. Henry Ajudua Salutes the Ibusa People - Emeka Esogbue As Obi Dr Henry Ajudua's Itchi rites of Obiship continues in his Ibusa hometown, the cultural participant has sent his salutations to the Ibusa people.  Obi Dr. Henry Ajudua, the newest Ibusa Obi, is in Itchi as part of a big cultural observances and is almost finished with the traditional process that would reveal him to the community as Obi.  Following this ceremony, he will be brought to the Udoh ground, where he will ultimately don the indigenous anklet known as "eli li ukwu."  As required by custom, his spouse, Queen B, the late Chief Elizabeth Njideaka's daughter, would also benefit from the Obiship position. Chief Elizabeth Njideaka was a well-known educationist and philanthropist from Ibusa, Nigeria, who made sure that many people both inside and outside the town, all the way to the City of Lagos, received an education.  From the progressively coming to an end ...

 Henry Ajudua's Obiship: Read How the Iba Nitchi Rite and Practices of the Enuani People are Conducted. - Emeka Esogbue Recently, the splendor of Obiship culture of Asaba, Ibusa, Okpanam, Illah and Okwe - Enuani communities of Anioma has been unveiled to global lovers of culture. The five communities named above have a culture of what Anioma historians have come to know as "Multiple Obi System" The Multiple Obi System is a stage of aristocratic civilization obtained in the socio-anthropological conduct of the people and is practiced in the Enuani communities of Asaba, Ibusa, Okpanam, Illah, and Okwe.  Beyond the five Oshimili settlements, the civilization is an organized culture on the scale of Anioma social innovation; actually, a system of social development which once segregated the nobility from the commoners. This system of Obiship is not known to exist anywhere. As a result, this Enuani culture has developed via the people's collaborative efforts. As we hear of ...

 ANIOMA WATCH PERSONALITY OF THE WEEK July 26, 2024 Famous for the Promotion of Anioma Culture: A Biography of Obi Engr Nduka, the Obi of Issele-Uku By Emeka Esogbue Obi Engr Nduka or Obi Nduka Ezeagwuna II (formerly Nduka Ezeagwuna II as he was known before becoming the Obi of Issele-Uku), is the Obi of Issele-Uku Kingdom, an Anioma community and headquarters of Aniocha North Local Government Area of Delta State.  He was born of the Nigerian royalty, (Issele-Uku House of Ezeagwuna) to Obi Henry Ezeagwuna I on January 26, 1992 in his Issele-Uku hometown. His other siblings are listed as Princes Emeke, Osajindu, Okechukwu, Nkemakonam and Nkemdilim (see The History of Great Isi-Ile-Uku(Issele-Uku Kingdom) by Prince Chris Afumata Akeh-Osu, Yembos Business Ventures, p.46) He attended Greater Tomorrow School in Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria for his primary and secondary schools. His educational advancement at the University of Ibadan saw his successful certification of A-Level. He...

 Ichi Eze: Henry Ajudua, Accepting the Ibusa's Highest Status in Name and Cultural Essence - Emeka Esogbue In recent times, Obiship in Ibusa community nay Asaba and Okpanam have been facing the risk of extinction from these Enuani societies but the Ibusa people have a reason to thank the likes of Chief Dr. Henry Ajudua.  Multiple Obi systems were once the pride of the people of Asaba, Ibusa and Okpanam until interest in the title started to diminish. The distinct traditional system known as Enuani civilization—a socio-cultural development system that previously supported the people's society—became less appealing for a number of reasons, some of which are listed in the book "A History of Ibusa," written by Esogbue, E. (this author). In these three Enuani settlements, Obiship was considered to have a high level of social standard and also commonly subjectively used by Enuani people to exclusively refer to their society and elitist Obis as high in nobility while implyin...

 Ichi Eze: Henry Ajudua, Accepting the Ibusa's Highest Status in Name and Cultural Essence - Emeka Esogbue In recent times, Obiship in Ibusa community nay Asaba and Okpanam have been facing the risk of extinction from these Enuani societies but the Ibusa people have a reason to thank the likes of Chief Dr. Henry Ajudua.  Multiple Obi systems were once the pride of the people of Asaba, Ibusa and Okpanam until interest in the title started to diminish. The distinct traditional system known as Enuani civilization—a socio-cultural development system that previously supported the people's society—became less appealing for a number of reasons, some of which are listed in the book "A History of Ibusa," written by Esogbue, E. (this author). In these three Enuani settlements, Obiship was considered to have a high level of social standard and also commonly subjectively used by Enuani people to exclusively refer to their society and elitist Obis as high in nobility while implyin...

 Family Releases Initial Obiship Pictures of Henry Ajudua, Dynastic Head of Ajudua - Emeka Esogbue Early photos of Obi Dr. Henry Ajudua 1, the dynastic head of the Ajudua family of Umukwa, Umuodafe in Ibusa, and his brother, Chief Fred Ajudua, the Onwanetili Oha of Ibusa, engaging in a brotherly conversation have been released by the family. In one of the three images, Chief Fred Ajudua is seen leading an entourage to Chief Dr. Henry Ajudua. In the last picture, the Ibusa cultural man of the moment is seated and wearing the traditional Enuani "mbulukwu" clothing, clutching his uya and donning the red cap.  Proverbially, "Mbonsi nke nwanne oyi anaa" hence, the Ibusa Onwa took the initiative to hearten his brother.  Obi Dr. Henry Ajudua, who is wearing the red cap for the first time, will receive it after the ceremonies of Obiship are completed. He will then be able to wear the red cap as required by his people's customary rules and may seldom be seen without it a...

Ichi Eze Rites of Chief Dr. Henry Ajudua will Add to Ibusa Cultural Development The biggest traditional events in our Anioma ahead of time are the Asagba of Asaba selection (monarchy) and the Obiship/Ezeship ceremonial rites and choice of Chief Dr. Henry Ajudua, the head of the Ibusa Ajudua Dynasty (Multiple Obi/Eze system).  The facts are that the Asagbaship of Asaba and the unique nature of Ibusa Obiship are never found anywhere except in Anioma. No region shares these traditional values with the people of Enuani so, they hold them dear. For the duration of the event, PEN MASTER will provide you with all the historical sources and traditional information you require regarding Chief Dr. Henry Ajudua's customary voyage to Ibusa Obiship/Ezeship rites.  While the Asagba (Eze Asa Nwe Agba), which translates to "the only Eze that wields the wealth and influence to summon and preside over all other Ezes is held valuable by the people of Asaba, the Ibusa people have also continued t...

Diabetes Prevention and Control, SHUDEF Empowers Ibusa Residents Story By Emeka Esogbue With the organization of the program, Prevention and Control of Diabetes with free sugar and blood test in the community, by the Support for Human Development Foundation (SHUDEF) in partnership with the Delta State Government, the throngs of Ibusa inhabitants made significant progress in their health affairs. The date was June 24, 2024 and the venue was the Ogbeowele Town Hall, Ibusa where Mr. Emeka Emmanuel Ogbogo who is the Founder and Executive Director of Support for Human Development Foundation (SHUDEF) gave a resounding speech that empowered participants on health matters. In his insightful speech, Mr. Ogbogo informed the throngs of Ibusa locals there that a great number of them had diabetes but were unaware of it because it is a silent disease that kills silently.  Emeka Ogbogu addressed the attendees, saying, "If you know you have medical difficulties, you should be able to live up to i...

 Nduka Otiono at 60: How Scholars and Literati Across the Globe, Gathered for Anioma-Born Icon - Emeka Esogbue PEN MASTER can authoritatively report that Prof Tony Nduka Otiono is 60, and that recently, scholars and members of the literary community gathered to honor the Anioma Icon, as reported by The Guardian and other media sites. Prof Nduka Otiono struck his Diamond, and because the literati, intellectuals who have contributed to the advancement of knowledge, do not go unnoticed, they gathered to commemorate the Anioma son. According to The Guardian Newspaper, 19 researchers and literary aficionados gathered for Prof Tony Nduka Otiono, the Director of the Institute of African Studies as well as a cross appointed professor in the Department of English and the School of Journalism and Communication, at Carleton University in Canada. The focus of the celebration was the new book, "Critical Perspective on Nduka Otiono." Otiono is one academic whose works rely on rumors, gossi...

ANIOMA WATCH PERSONALITY OF THE WEEK Through the Force of Hard Work, He Rose to Prominence: A Biography of Chris O. O. Biose  By Emeka Esogbue Chief Christopher Ozili Okafor Biose otherwise commonly known as "Chris O. O. Biose" is the Idumuje-Unor's best known political analyst.  Chief Chris O. O. Biose may mean different things to different people depending on the perspective he is viewed. His background is in sociology, but he is also a humanist, writer, bank worker, political and economic researcher, commentator of current affairs, radio host, and television host.  In his homeland of Idumuje-Unor, an Anioma community in the Aniocha North Local Government Area of Delta State, Biose was born on September 21, 1944.  He attended the St. Matthew's Catholic School, Patriotic School and Local Authority Secondary Modern School, all schools located in Idumuje-Unor and also the University of Lagos where he read sociology.  The incredibly diligent Biose, who is typical ...