Emeka Esogbue

 One Ancestor, Many Stories? The Ugbe Debate in Ibusa - Part One Emeka Esogbue There is a tradition in Umuezeagwu, an Ibusame quarter that speaks of an ancestor named Ugbe. The people descended from him are known as Umugbe, which is today also called Umuisor. According to this tradition, Ezeagwu had three sons namely Ugbe, Nnamusom, and Nwaese and these Umugbe people trace their origin to Ugbe. In this Ibusa area in Umuekea, there is also another account of a patriarch named Ugbe. Ugbe was married to Afene, the daughter of Ezeazu. Ezeazu is regarded as the founder of Umuezeazu in Umueze. Their descendants are known as Umuafene, although in some places this name is now used interchangeably with Umugbe. The marriage of Ugbe and Afene, Ezeazu's daughter is the biological relationship of the people of Umuafene and Umuezeazu today. There are also differences in how these names are used across communities. In Umezeagulu, Umugbe is called Umuisor, while in Isieke, Umuafene is referred to ...

  I want to be Remembered for my Truthfulness in Ibusa -        Obi Adigwe Nweke, Diokpa of Umuekea   As the inaugural Umuekea Diokpaship ceremony slated for July 8, 2023 draws near and traditional drums of the descendants of Ezemese and Madam Ekea, the Obosi matriarch from the present Anambra State are getting prepared to be rolled out, all eyes in Ibusa community in Oshimili North Local Government Area of Delta State, will focus on Obi Adigwe Blacky Nweke, the celebrant. The traditional event will also put Umuekea, one of the largest quarters of the community in the media. Taking advantage of this development, Media Personality, EMEKA ESOGBUE (PEN MASTER) took on Obi Nweke who in this interview, bared his mind on several issues troubling the culture and tradition of the Ibusa people. In this interview, Obi Nweke speaks about his background, compares ancient and modern Ibusa life and evaluates the Obuzo institution. The Diokpa of Isieke and U...