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 In the age of identity crisis, this research focuses on Ogwasi-uku and its origins in Anioma.

Abstract
This basic qualitative study investigates the origins and cultural identity of the Ogwashi-Uku people of Delta State, Nigeria, paying particular attention to ancestral influences from Benin and Nri Igbo.
Data were collected through in-depth interviews and questionnaires administered to elders and leaders from nine quarters of Ogwashi-Uku—namely Ikelike, Umudei, Ogbe Ubu, Ogbe Aho, Agidiase, Agidiehe, Azungwu, Ogbe Umu Okwuni, and Ogbe Ihago.
Findings indicate that community members widely acknowledge Benin ancestry, yet many also highlight Igbo connections, reflecting a blended heritage.
Preservation of this heritage occurs primarily through oral storytelling and traditional festivals, which serve as conduits for passing down genealogies, moral values, and historical narratives.
However, challenges such as the absence of formal history education and the proliferation of conflicting narratives on social media threaten the accuracy and continuity of intergenerational knowledge transfer.
Elders and leaders emphasize the importance of communal gatherings but note that young people may rely on fragmented or misleading online sources without structured initiatives, particularly in school curricula or community-organized educational programs.
The study concludes that while the Ogwashi-Uku people possess robust systems of oral transmission, modernization, urbanization, and digital misinformation necessitate new strategies, including digital archives, local heritage curricula, and concerted efforts on social media, to ensure that future generations remain connected to Ogwashi-Uku’s rich and multifaceted identity.

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Authors:
1. Christian O. Akaeze, PhD
Uniport NG
2. Dr. Nana Shaibu Akaeze
Eastern University PA
3. Christian O. AkaezeJr
Stony Brook University NY
4. Solomon N Akaeze
Columbia University NY
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