Enugwu Ukwu

Enugwu-Ukwu is a large Igbo town in Njikoka Local Government Area of Anambra State, Nigeria. Its name is said to mean on top of a high hill, after the hilly terrain on which it stands. Most inhabitants are Christians, mainly Anglicans and Roman Catholics. The town is made up of villages including Uruokwe, Urualor, Akiyi, Avomimi, Awovu, Enuagu and Umuakwu, and neighbours Nawfia, Nise, Agukwu-Nri, Nimo Owelle, Abagana and Enugwu-Agidi. Wikipedia gives an estimated population of 448,000 as at 2009. The traditional ruler holds the title Eze Enugwu-Ukwu na Igwe Umunri. Each year on 26 December the town holds a Mmonwu masquerade festival at the Umunri Palace near Nkwo market. Notable natives include the physician Bennet Omalu and the politician Nkem Okeke.