Eneka

Eneka is a town in Obio-Akpor local government area, Rivers state, Nigeria.[1]

Major communities in Eneka are: Rumuowha, Rumuogunuma, Rumuolukwu, Rumuchiolu, and Rumuesera.

Wrestling is one of the most celebrated cultures of the Eneka people.[2] Wrestling is dialectically known as "Egelege".[3]

References
  1. Rapheal (2023-04-06). "We supported southern presidency for unity of Nigeria –Wike, El-Rufai". The Sun Nigeria. Retrieved 2023-05-12.
  2. Ago, Rutiin #culture • 5 Years (2018-01-13). "Wrestling Contest in Ikwerre land - An Age Long Tradition". Steemit. Retrieved 2023-05-12.
  3. Eziwho, Emenike; Azunwo, Jasper; Chigozirim, George (2017-09-08). "Ritual Contents in Ikwerre Wrestling Festival: An Example of Elimgbu Egelege". CACH Journal of Humanities and Cultural Studies. 2: 204.
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