Emeka Esogbue

 Oshue Agbambu, the Forgotten Ibusa Symbol of Colonial Struggle By Emeka Esogbue Oshue Agbambu is a name deeply intertwined with the colonial history of Anioma, yet it is one that remains largely overlooked by many, particularly in his place of birth, Ibusa. Agbambu, a formidable leader of the Ibusa Ekumeku resistance, stands as one of the most widely reported figures in the history of Anioma’s resistance against British colonialism.  The Agbambu family of Ogboli is arguably the most frequently mentioned in Anioma colonial history and more widely documented in Ekumeku accounts, given the pivotal role they played in the region’s early military conflicts. Agbambu’s story is deeply embedded in the first major military clash between the Anioma people and the British forces. When the Royal Niger Company sought to extend its trade empire into Ibusa, the people resisted vehemently. This resistance began with the refusal of Ibusa's chiefs and elders to accept the introduction of Chris...

 Uche Nwalama: His Music Lives On By Emeka Esogbue The late Uche Nwalama remains a crowd-puller even in death. This is hardly surprising, for he was one of the finest traditional musicians the Enuani people ever produced. A few years ago, I attended a funeral ceremony in Issele-Uku, and his hit song “Uwa Zulu Onye” filled the air from every direction, its melody flowing through the speakers and into the hearts of those gathered. Born into a musical family from the Ogboli quarters of Ibusa, Uche was a gifted artist whose music appealed across generations. His songs, rich in proverbs and cultural wisdom, reflected the times and the temperament of his people. A master guitarist, he seamlessly fused guitar and keyboard sounds to create a rhythm both soulful and energetic. His voice, distinctive and expressive, combined with his deep understanding of Enuani culture and tradition to set him apart from his contemporaries. With Uche, a new and almost indescribable Enuani sound was born. Eq...

 Don't Drag Me into the Obsession that Issele-Uku and Anioma are Monolithic or only Benin Creations. Ifenna Azomani, Writer of History and Convener of Nri Descendants Conference – Part One Leonard Azomani is an Ogboli Community writer of Issele-Uku history, lawyer, environmentalist and clergy. Renowned for his versatility in various disciplines and credible works on Issele-Uku history and other Christianity literatures, Azomani bares his mind on a number of issues that enthusiasts of Anioma and Issele-Uku history will find interesting. In this explosive interview with Anioma media influencer (PEN MASTER), Pastor Azomani speaks on his growing up, career and renders historical accounts on Issele-Uku beginning, development and political history. He tells readers that Anioma is not a monolithic society and that Issele-Uku was peopled by migrants from various ethnic groups. More importantly, the earliest settlers of the Issele-Uku community were the Ogboli Agidi people from Nri led by ...