Akiyi


Akiyi is an autonomous community in Umulokpa, Uzo-Uwani Local Government Area, Enugu State, Nigeria. It has Seven villages namely: Enugwu, Enugwu-Uwani, Imama, Nkwelle, Ukpali, Uwani and Uwenu.

Religion

Christianity, Odinana and neutralist.

Church

The churches in Akiyi-Umulokpa are namely:
Akiyi shares cultural traits with its neighbouring communities which are consistent with general Igbo culture. Other festivals include; the New yam festival, the Ibone festival which is held between July and September of every year.
The royal highness of Akiyi-Umulokpa is Chief Engr. Vincent Ekwedigwe; Igwe Ijagwo.

Age grade system

Akiyi practices Republican method of governance in which power is devolved to age grades. Each age grade consists of people within three years age bracket.

Notable people