Man from Mgbakwu, p.d. Anambra State. Photo by Northcote Thomas, early 1910s.
One Abogu, a famous hunter associated with an autochthonous tradition of origin, was said to be the founder of Mgbaukwu, Nteje (Nteleje) and Ukwulu.
Abogu, according to tradition, was longing for male children who would succeed him. Thus, when at last his first son was…