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Issele-Uku's Ine Festival: A Beacon of Anioma Cultural Identity

 Issele-Uku's Ine Festival: A Beacon of Anioma Cultural Identity By Emeka Esogbue The Issele-Uku Kingdom is gradually emerging as the cultural hub of the Anioma nation and the recently held Ine Festival of the community confirms it. While several Anioma communities are unable to ethno-culturally stand firm, the Issele-Uku, despite the ethno-historical distractions, has practically sustained their Anioma integrity, refusing to be swayed.  It seems that the kingdom's royal family, Obi Engr Nduka, the Obi of Issele-Uku, and traditional institutions have carved out a sense of belonging for the Anioma cultural community.  It is not surprising that the shared values, beliefs, customs and tradition of the people have become shaped. People's perceptions of themselves and their behaviour have also been formed individually.  The powerful feeling of Issele-Uku identity can be shown through an interactive encounter with the community known chiefs.  Understanding the ethno-c...