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Egwu Onwa, the Moonlight Activity in Ibusa

 Egwu Onwa, the Moonlight Activity in Ibusa - Emeka Esogbue Before now, particularly, prior to the introduction of electricity to our communities, Egwu onwa was enjoyably common among the teenagers of our Enuani region but I will lay emphasis on Ibusa.  Geographically located in Oshimili North Local Government Area of Delta State, Ibusa, the settlement of the Isu adventurers presently, in Anioma Region, West of the River Niger Basin is rich in human population, a greater population being children and teenagers. Situated atop a hill, Ibusa offers a view of the searing sun during the day but can look surprisingly pleasant at night with a reassuringly peaceful glow. The night, or the hour between dusk and dawn, is when the site faces away from the sun, allowing darkness to take control.  With its natural light reflection, the moon, a satellite of Earth, is now inviting teenagers who have been anxiously waiting for dusk to come up with a secret performance.  This nightti...