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10 Things to Know about the Ichi Eze Culture in Asaba, Ibusa, Okpanam, Illah and Okwe

 10 Things to Know about the Ichi Eze Culture in Asaba, Ibusa, Okpanam, Illah and Okwe  - Emeka Esogbue It is no longer news that the Ajudua family made Ibusa proud again with the Obiship of Obi Dr. Henry Ajudua who is now the newest Obi in the community. Obi Dr Ajudua's Obiship brought the beauty of the people's culture close to global attention, allowing them to enjoy it.  Here are 10 things to know about Obiship: 1. Inside Udoh, the hallowed site, the anklet is tied. Symbolically, the anklet and red cap are the features Obiship seen by the eyes. 2. On becoming an Obi, there is no traditional title in Ibusa, Asaba, Okpanam, Illah and Okwe that supersedes the Obi title just as there is no traditional title that supercedes the Omu title for the females. After Obiship and Omuship, any other title acquired (anywhere) before and/or after is superflouos.  3. Traditionally, after the Obiship, only one name is chosen and added to "Obi" as a prefix and this may be the first...