Umuchu
Umuchu is one of the largest towns in Aguata local government area of Anambra State, Nigeria. Umuchu lies near the state border between Anambra and Imo States. It is connected by road to Umunze in the east and Igbo-Ukwu in the northwest.[1] It is home to the Igbo people, and Umuchu is also the name of the local dialect of the Igbo language.[2]
Landmarks
Umuchu contains St Mathew Catholic Church, St Thomas Anglican Church, St Peters Anglican Church, Zion City Umuchu, built and donated by Mr Godwin Ezeemo, Honeywell Hotel in Potters Business Park, Multipurpose Computer Centre, and the newly licensed Orient Mega 101.7FM [1] and is also home to Umuchu High Court, which as of 2008 was led by Justice Anthony Ezeoke.[3]
In literature
Simon Alaghogu has authored a pamphlet, the History of Umuchu, which documents the six sons of Echu and establishment of the original six villages in the vicinity.[4]
Notable people
- His Royal Highness Godson Ezechukwu Paramount ruler of Umuchu
- Nelly Uchendu (1950–2005), singer and composer
- Ebube Nwagbo, Actress and model
- Ichie Iwuejina A. Igbokwe Agbalanze Umuchu
- Nche Nmonago* Nollywood Actor/comedian
- Orizu Nnamdi Francis retired turkey footballer
- Onyeka Umeh, Banker, Economist and Philanthropist
- Ebube Nwagbo (Nollywood actress)
References
- ^ a b Google (25 September 2016). "Umuchu" (Map). Google Maps. Google. Retrieved 25 September 2016.
- ^ Working Papers in Phonetics. University of California. 1974. p. 53.
- ^ Jambula Tree: A Selection of Works from the Caine Prize for African Writing. New Internationalist Publications. 2008. p. 226. ISBN 978-1-904456-73-5.
- ^ Sinha, R. K. (1989). The Paradise Lost: A Study of Modern English Novels Relating to Colonial Experience. Amar Prakashan. p. 138. ISBN 978-81-85061-80-1.