BACKGROUND Nnewi, more than any other town in Nigeria has the most number of millionaires per 10 family units. From time immemorial, Nnewi boys become rich so early in life to the bewilderment of natives of other towns and tribes. In ignorance of what drives an Nnewi man, outsiders ascribe this phenomenon as “Ọgwụ Ego” or “Ego Ọbala” meaning “blood money”. From the foundation of the town, murder or ritual killing known as igbu ọchụ is treated as a horrendous abomination. When an Nnewi man, no matter…
BLOOD MONEY AND NNEWI RICH MAN By Anayo M. Nwosu (OON)
