history
Oral History of Obokwu Ozuzu
Obokwu is a village in Amaisii, Uvuru, made up of two major sub-villages—Umuoshi and Ozuzu—and a total of six kindreds. Umuoshi consists of four kindreds (Ika, Akwuru, Egeronyegbe, and Onyekwere), while Ozuzu comprises two (Umurenyi and Umuikedi).
Geographical boundaries
Obokwu is bordered by the following villages: Umunebi Ndigbo to the east, which is a separate community; Awaka Mbutu to the south, another kingdom distinct from Uvuru, the parent city and kingdom of Obokwu; Eziala to the west; and Umuchoko and Umualauhu to the north.
The Origin
Obokwu is a village that originated in Amanno, Amaisii, Uvuru, in Aboh Mbaise, sharing the same culture and traditions with other neighboring villages in Amaisii.
Migration
According to oral tradition, many years ago the Obokwu people lived in three different locations, all within their own boundaries. The first recorded location was Okpulo Nwakamma, now known as Uzo Ahia, which is currently inhabited by the indigenous people of Umuchokoeze.
Oral history holds that the Obokwu people lived there for many years before a conflict broke out between them and the present settlers. This led to prolonged periods of bloodshed, earning the place the nickname Okpulo Ngwuru Madu, meaning “the land that took many lives.”
After years of violence and disputes, both parties took the matter to court. In the end, the Obokwu people lost the land to the people of Umuchokoeze. Following this loss, they had no choice but to leave and migrate to places called Isiala Ubi and Okpulo, where they settled for many years.
Later, they moved further into the hinterlands known as Okpulo Akilu and Okwu. As time passed, they eventually returned to the present location where they live today.