Emeka Esogbue

 The Ibusa Obiship Controversy: Tradition vs. the Right to Associate ​By Emeka Esogbue As an ardent follower of Ibusa culture, I was mortified to read several published opinions disregarding the right of the Obis to form an association for their common purpose. The current state of the Ibusa Obiship summarizes the declining state of our culture, a decline that has persisted due to the apparent indifference of the community’s traditional class.  Until recently, Ibusa was one of the most culturally vibrant  Anioma communities; today, the totality of our way of life faces a steady erosion. ​A Golden Era of Tradition ​By the early 1990s, Ibusa’s cultural richness was nearing its peak. During this period, the warlords being the Odogwu, Uwolo, and Iyase gained renewed popularity and respect with the fame of the holders spreading far and wide. Alongside the Ikwele, the Chief Priest, the community council-in-chief was complete and deeply enriched thus, a traditionally thriving an...

 Pomp and Pageantry in Ibusa as Obi Adigwe Nweke is Inaugurated the Diokpa of Umuekea  Story By Emeka Esogbue  There was a remarkable display of Anioma cultural grandeur in Ibusa, Delta State, on Saturday when Obi (Eze) Adigwe Blacky Nweke was traditionally confirmed the Diokpa of Umuekea in one of the most colourful Ikpobata Umu rites of the people.  A month-old premier heraldic of the event, which featured an interview, histories, and cultural promos, was the culmination of the day's event which happened in Isieke.  With the arrival of guests from several parts of Anioma to the Nweke Idumuochie ancestral home, the event anchored by Mr. Tony Uwaechue kicked off with an opening prayer said by Obi (Eze) Adigwe Blacky Nweke, who also broke the Kola nut in his capacity as the oldest living man in the gathering according to the rites of the Ibusa people. It peaked with the presence of important personalities from different walks of life, many of who were from differ...

  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...