Emeka Esogbue

 One Work on Preservation of Ibusa History and Heritage Completed; Another Work Begins I have now completed work on my book, *Ibusa Iwu Festival: Dancing Through Time,* and I eagerly await its unveiling. The journey of researching and documenting this important aspect of our cultural heritage has been both rewarding and enlightening. The book explores the history of the Iwu Festival, a festival believed to have been introduced into Ibusa from Ogwashi-Uku and one that is also celebrated in Ubulu-Uku, Ubulu-Uno, and Illah. The Iwu Festival appears to be a shared cultural heritage among the communities of Ogwashi-Uku, Ibusa, Ubulu-Uku, Ubulu-Uno, and Illah, just as the Ikenga Festival is widely celebrated across Amai, Akoku-Uno, Umuebu, Ebedei, Umutu, and other neighbouring Ukwuani communities. It is my hope that this work will contribute to preserving and promoting this rich cultural tradition for present and future generations. I sincerely appreciate the support and encouragement I ...