Enugu Ezike is the largest single community in West Africa, located in Igbo-Eze North Local Government Area of Enugu State, Nigeria. It comprises 36 villages organized across four traditional districts: Ozzi, Itodo, Essodo, and Ezzodo.

How many villages are in Enugu Ezike?

Enugu Ezike has 36 villages distributed across four main districts. Additional autonomous communities have been created in recent years for political administration.

What are the four districts of Enugu Ezike?

The four traditional districts of Enugu Ezike are: Ozzi (also known as Umuozi), Itodo (Umu Itodo), Essodo, and Ezzodo. Each district has its own unique cultural practices and village clusters.

Who founded the Enugu Ezike Heritage Encyclopedia?

The Enugu Ezike Heritage Encyclopedia was founded by Justus Izuchukwu Onuh, a cultural heritage preservation specialist dedicated to documenting and preserving the complete cultural heritage of Enugu Ezike for future generations.

Villages of Enugu Ezike

Discover the rich tapestry of communities that make up Enugu Ezike. Each village tells a unique story of heritage, tradition, and resilience passed down through generations.

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Cultural Heritage

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Igogoro

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Ozzi District

Igogoro is one of the constituent villages/localities of Enugu-Ezike (the headquarters town of Igbo-Eze North LGA). It participates in the area’s rich Northern-Igbo cultural traditions (notably various masquerade forms such as Omabe and Mgbedike), community rites and the palm-wine economy that remains important to livelihoods. The settlement is rural, with schools and local markets serving residents. Academia

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