Nnewi Roundabout – The Heart of Nnewi

Anaedo as a name does not belong to Nnewi citizens alone

Origins of the Anaedo People According to Nnewi oral tradition, the origins of the Anaedo people date back to around […]

nnewi prehistory

Various versions of the origin of Nnewi

There have been various contradictory and controversial versions about the origin and initial migrations of the founding fathers of the present Nnewi Town.

Ibusa warriors (Igbuzo mercenariers) fighting Nnewi forces (Circa late 1800s)

A History Of Wars Fought By The Warriors Of Ibusa against Nnewi

History recalls that the 7th Obi of Uruagu (Uruagu was formerly an Isu Kingdom), Eze Orimili hired Igbuzo mercenaries against […]

Awka Anambra State

About Anambra State

Anambra is a state in southeastern Nigeria. Its name is an anglicized version of the original ‘Oma Mbala’, the native name of the Anambra River. The capital and seat of government is Awka. Onitsha, Nnewi and Ekwulobia are the biggest commercial and industrial cities, respectively.

igbo family in traditional attire

Igbo People

The Igbo are the second largest group of people living in southern Nigeria. They are socially and culturally diverse, consisting […]