Mention “Ibusa” to the other communities of Anioma and what readily comes to the mind is “Music” It was in recognition of this that the Great Azikiwe of Africa during one of his famous campaigns in the town described the people of the town as the “Congo of Africa” in early 1970s pleasantly stunned by the overwhelming degree of musical groups from the town that came all out to welcome him to the town.
The name Ogbogu Okonji has gained currency among the Anioma and the Southeast. Ogbogu is a traditional musician from Ibusa in Delta State and the leader of “Ogbogu Okonji and His Anioma International band” with innumerable number of albums to his credit. At least I could count up to thirty of albums and stil
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