The name Ojukwu is a coinage of two words “Oji” and “Ukwu”. Oji is a deity that’s commonly revered among Enugu/Anambra Igbos.

The name Ojukwu is a coinage of two words “Oji” and “Ukwu”. Oji is a deity that’s commonly revered among Enugu/Anambra Igbos.

The name Kanu is derived from the word Kamanu. It is a name of a deity known as Kamanu ozuzu, which is commonly revered among the Abia/Imo Igbos.

These names are associated with great Igbo deities, yet many successful Igbo men proudly answered such names that today, we are proud of them and celebrates them.

Work hard and pray. Do not believe anyone telling you that your surname which is your ancestral identity is your problem, simply because it’s related to a deity. Your surname being related to a deity your ancestors revered would not in any way hinder your progress in life. Try succeed first and see that same person that would have told you how your name is related to a deity be the one to celebrate your name even in churches, school, and various social gatherings.

Stop self hate. A white Christian comfortably answers English names that are etymologically related to various European pagan gods or practices, and some of them are even considered saints after they died, without them changing their names. Who then told you that you must change your ancestral identity before you can progress as a person or be considered a Christian.

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