Emeka Esogbue

Who is Emeka Esogbue?

Chukwuemeka Jerry Esogbue, usually referred to as Emeka Esogbue, is an Anioma Historian, Journalist, writer and Anioma advocate. He is currently the Associate Editor of Anioma Essence Magazine. As a historian, Emeka Esogbue favours the use of historical continuity in rendering past accounts and digging into the history of the Anioma nation. His theme emphasizes the origin and inter-tribal relationship of the Anioma people of Delta, Anambra, Imo, Edo and Rivers States of Nigeria. Emeka Esogbue has in his writings passionately criticized the near assimilation of the Anioma people by other related ethnic groups in the country and many of his works are centered on this. He was born to the family of Esogbue in Umuafene, Isieke, Umuekea in Ibusa in Oshimili North Local Government Area of Delta State, Nigeria. His parents were Patrick Chukwudumebi and Theresa Nwasiwe Esogbue. Dumebi was said to be a member of defunct Biafran Commando unit during the Nigerian Civil War. His grandfather was Joseph Ozoemezie Esogbue, the first engine driver produced by Ibusa. Chief Augustine Onwuyalim Moses Esogbue is also a member of the family.