Ekumeku Movement - Aftermath

Aftermath

Although the Ekumeku failed in 1914, but the western Anioma treasure their memory as imperishable legacy. Heroes included Dunkwu Isus of Onicha-Olona, Nwabuzo Iyogolo of Ogwashi-Ukwu, Awuno Ugbo, Obi of Akumazi, Agbambu Oshue of Igbuzo, Idabor of Issele-Ukwu, Ochei Aghaeze of Onicha-Olona, Abuzu of Idumuje-Unor, Idegwu Otokpoike of Ubulu-Ukwu are still remembered in Anioma land. The Ekumeku War is one of the greatest resistances to the British empire and inspired later rebellions such as the Mau Mau of Kenya.