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Ibusa Iwu Festival: Emeka Esogbue Publishes a New Book on Iwu

 ANOTHER PUBLISHED BOOK FOR MY BELOVED IBUSA PEOPLE!


Another milestone in the preservation of Ibusa history and cultural heritage!


Pen Master (Emeka Esogbue), has documented the celebrated Iwu Festival of the Ibusa people in a new book titled Ibusa Iwu Festival: Dancing Through Time. The book is now ready for unveiling on Sunday, October 18, 2026, during the ICDU Festac celebration of the New Yam Festival.


For me, it has been a journey of grace, purpose, and commitment to helping my beloved Ibusa and Anioma people preserve their history through historical books, oral interviews, field research, journalism, digital publications, and cultural advocacy.


It has been a remarkable historical journey dedicated to documenting the origins, migrations, traditions, institutions, and historical experiences of the Anioma people for the benefit of present and future generations.


Having previously documented the Omu institution of the Anioma people, I have now turned my attention to the Iwu Festival of the Ibusa people, ensuring that this important cultural tradition is preserved in written form for posterity.


This is more than the publication of another book. It is another step towards safeguarding our identity, celebrating our heritage, and ensuring that the stories, customs, and traditions of our ancestors are not lost to time.


My sincere appreciation goes to Chief Sebastian Maduaburochukwu Adigwe, the Owelle of Ibusa, for graciously writing the foreword to this book. I also extend my heartfelt gratitude to Mr. Frank Isioma Okafor for his interest in the project and for editing the manuscript.


BOOK DETAILS


Title: Ibusa Iwu Festival: Dancing Through Time


Author: Emeka Esogbue


Publisher: Carophem Communications Limited


BOOK REVIEWER


Apst. Patrick Nwanze, Agu Anioma and President-General, Apex Anioma Association of Anioma Indigenes, Inc.


BOOK PRESENTER


Mr. Patrick Obi Nweke, President, Ibusa Community Development Union (ICDU), Festac Branch.


As I continue this journey, my commitment remains unwavering; to research, document, preserve, and promote the rich history and cultural heritage of Ibusa and Anioma.


Our history is our identity. Our culture is our heritage. Our stories deserve to be preserved for generations yet unborn.


Another book. Another milestone. Another enduring contribution to the preservation of Ibusa history!


Long live Ibusa! 


Long live Anioma!


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