Anioma Agwube dancers ©OFAAC
Ndi Anioma in the eastern region are mostly discussed within the historical context of migrations and external influence. However, these various historical narratives do not stand a chance in overshadowing the deep seated Igbo roots of ndi Anioma.
Migrants from defunct Benin empire settled in Anioma Igbo areas like Illah, Akwukwu, Ogwashi-Ukwu and…
The relationship of Anioma with the Igala people is being displayed in some social and political institution influenced by the Igala and igbo, these influences is particularly felt in Anioma riverine communities like Aboh, Okpai, and Illah.
Some of the influences left a few notable marks because towns like Okpai and Oko was in a little…