Polygamy is a practice that has been observed in various African cultures throughout history, and the Ekureku society is no exception. The Ekureku people, an ethnic group that predominates in Nigeria’s South-South Abi Local Government Area Cross River State, have historically integrated polygamous marriage as an aspect of their cultural practices . In polygamy, aContinue reading “Ekureku’s Polygamous Marriage tradition.”
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BARR. NAOMI BASSEY: A BEAUTIFUL QUEEN WITH A LIGHT IN THE HEART.
Knowing Barr. Naomi Bassey Eleng is the easiest way to reaffirm Khalil Girbran dictum that, “The smallest act of kindness is worth more than the greatest intention and Beauty is not in the face but a light in the heart”. Naomi Bassey perfectly exhibits those words. Everyone who has met Naomi will first-hand speak aboutContinue reading “BARR. NAOMI BASSEY: A BEAUTIFUL QUEEN WITH A LIGHT IN THE HEART.”
Ikpa War Dance As a Relic of Antiquity in Traditional Ekureku Society
ÆSTHETICS OF MYTH Dance is a performing art deeply woven into the social fabric of any society and generally involving aspects of music and theatre as well as rhythmic body movement. Dance serves a complex diversity of social purposes. Within Ekureku indigenous dance and music tradition, each performance usually has a principal as well asContinue reading “Ikpa War Dance As a Relic of Antiquity in Traditional Ekureku Society”
Ekureku Architecture
Ekureku Pre-Colonial Architecture and compound composition The culture of a people is defined by their social environment, which leads to different needs and wants, and the interpretation of these requirements. Inarguably, every human need irrespective of culture or geopolitical locations stems around food, cloth, shelter. Evidently, shelter like food and cloth is an inevitable needContinue reading “Ekureku Architecture”
Counting Money in Ekureku Legbo dialect.
Money is an instrumental medium of exchange for goods and services rendered. Money is mostly described in Digits of 1 to One million in different languages all over the world. Below is a brief compilation of how Money is called in Legbo Language in Ekureku . Ekureku is a community in Abi L.G.A Cross RiverContinue reading “Counting Money in Ekureku Legbo dialect.”
Masterseb of Ekureku emerges 2nd Runner up in De9ja spirit Talent Hunt 2022.
Popular Nigerian Comedian Steven Ernest Bassey from Ekureku in Abi L. G. A of Cross River state, has emerged as one of the winners of the Naija Spirit Talent Hunt competition held in Calabar. He was awarded a Cash Prize of 2million Naira as the Second Runner Up for the event. Reknown Nigerian celebrities IniContinue reading “Masterseb of Ekureku emerges 2nd Runner up in De9ja spirit Talent Hunt 2022.”
Idaka Kelvin: Ekureku Personality for the Week.
Idaka Kelvin is best described as one fine gentleman with a good heart and a million smiles. He was born on the 22nd of December in Agbara Ekureku. He attended the prestigious St. Benedict Primary school Agbara, Ekureku and Estate Secondary school, Ikot Ansa Calabar. As a young man passionate about education and acquisition ofContinue reading “Idaka Kelvin: Ekureku Personality for the Week.”
Fidelis Anukwa at 60: The man, A Philanthropist, A gifted Leader.
Clocking 60 and retiring from the Nigerian Civil service at the same time is a great feet that can only be compared to winning Balon d’or. Today 17th July,2022 family, friends , well wishers and colleagues of Dr Fidelis Anukwa amongst many Nigerians will be at The Charismatic Renewal Ministry Satellite Town Calabar , toContinue reading “Fidelis Anukwa at 60: The man, A Philanthropist, A gifted Leader.”
Ekureku Tree Planting exercise 2022.
Last weekend was memorable in Ekureku as a tree planting exercise was embarked on. This exercise was Led by our beloved Royal Father The Eval Lehekpa of Ekureku HRH Eval Bernard Adaka Egbe. The importance of trees cannot be undermined. Trees are good for the soul. They’re essential to the air we breathe. And theyContinue reading “Ekureku Tree Planting exercise 2022.”
Dr. Fidelis Anukwa Personality of the Week.
Meet our Personality For the Week Dr. Fidelis Anukwa Dr Fidelis Agwu Anukwa was Born in 1962 in Anor Echeng Agbara Clan, Ekureku Abi L.G.A Cross River State. He had his Primary education at the Prestigious St. Benedict Primary School Agbara where he graduated in 1974. He went on to Agbo comprehensive Community Secondary SchoolContinue reading “Dr. Fidelis Anukwa Personality of the Week.”
Ekureku shall get it right.
Gradually Ekureku youths are garnering skills and knowledge in all facets of life. Academically, our youths are doing well, in entertainment, politics, hospitality, craftsmanship, even in the area of spiritualism we are so endowed now….Assuringly Ekureku will be great again be it politics or business. Business is one big word that accommodates almost every venturesContinue reading “Ekureku shall get it right.”
Ekureku Development, Not just the role of Government and Politicians Alone.
By Eval Rexson Community is the most common basic Unit of the society after the family. The more a community is developed, the more a country is developed. Realistically, no community can develop except they come together as one big family to carry out community development projects. Community development is a process where community membersContinue reading “Ekureku Development, Not just the role of Government and Politicians Alone.”
Vandalization of Public property in Ekureku, a big sore in our eyes.
By Eval Rexson It was Chinua Achebe that said ” a Cock might crow from the family compound because it belongs to the family but it’s voice belongs to the community”. Public properties are amenities and infrastructure put in place by the government for the common good of the people. These infrastructure are symbolic ofContinue reading “Vandalization of Public property in Ekureku, a big sore in our eyes.”
Coming Together and Moving Forward.
FOR EKUREKU TO MOVE FORWARD By Dan Amor What we need most in Ekureku right now is Unity and Economic development. But that cannot take place until we address the Security Issue in Ekureku. Without Security, there won’t be a strong and vibrant economy. Without Security, development is often seen in the dividing line betweenContinue reading “Coming Together and Moving Forward.”
Voudah Akpoke: Ekureku Hub Personality for the week.
Miss Voudah is from Agbara in Ekureku, Abi L.G.A of Cross river state. She was born on the 10th of December. She is Gifted Advocate for Girls right, A seasoned Chef, A motivational speaker and an exemplary leader. Voudah attended EmilyRich International Nursery and Primary School where she got her First school leaving certificate. ThenContinue reading “Voudah Akpoke: Ekureku Hub Personality for the week.”
FOR EKUREKU TO MOVE FORWARD – Dan Amor
What we need most in Ekureku right now is Unity and Economic development. But that cannot take place until we address the Security Issue in Ekureku. Without Security, there won’t be a strong and vibrant economy. Without Security, development is often seen in the dividing line between savagery and barbarism. Ekureku needs a General Summit.Continue reading “FOR EKUREKU TO MOVE FORWARD – Dan Amor”
Ledu-Ghekolo: The Deity that wars infidelity in Ekureku.
Everyday, over 2 million men and women all around the world secretly weep under their pillows over the mental and physical pain inflicted on them by Infidelity. Infidelity is simply the act of having a sexual or romantic relationship with someone other than ones legitimate husband or wife. It can also be referred to asContinue reading “Ledu-Ghekolo: The Deity that wars infidelity in Ekureku.”
Heavy Rain Falls in Ekureku As Nigerian Philanthropist Late Ele Sam Asebe Is brought Home for Burial .
It’s no longer news to many Africans that rain fall at the funeral of extremely good people is a message of hope. Is it not surprising to see this pattern of thunders, lightening bolts and Rain falling on the day Late Mr Ele Sam Asebe corpse is set to arrive Ekureku for Burial?. Could thisContinue reading “Heavy Rain Falls in Ekureku As Nigerian Philanthropist Late Ele Sam Asebe Is brought Home for Burial .”
Administrative system in Ekureku
THE REMAINS OF ANTIQUITIES XXIXSYSTEMS OF ADMINISTRATION IN TRADITIONAL EKUREKU SOCIETY….(EVAL-LEHEKPA EKUREKU IN RETROSPECT) Written by Dermot Akpoke (J.P) Every traditional society across global spectrum is governed through a political process of a stratified Chieftaincy institution which may have been structured from the inception of the society by a meeting of minds of natives mostContinue reading “Administrative system in Ekureku”
The History of Ekureku
The history of Ekureku as written by Dermot Akpoke (J.P)
Ekureku Hub 