Kiliwi Nwachukwu
Born
Uzoma Nwaozuzu Nwachukwu

1929
Mbaitolu, Imo state
Died1992 (aged 60–61)

Uzoma Nwaozuzu Nwachukwu commonly known as Kiliwi Nwachukwu, Killiwi Nwachukwu or Killiwe Nwachukwu was a Nigerian fighter of Igbo descent.[1][2] Although there are speculation that he is a myth.[3]

Life

Nwachukwu was born in 1931 in Mbaitolu in today's Imo state.[2] He was known for his enormous strength which earned him the name "Killi-we". He married six wives and died on 30th October 1992.[4]

References

  1. ↑ "Kiliwi Nwachukwu's big confession! What is it?". Newswatch. Vol. 16, no. 1–13. Newswatch Communications Limited. 1992.
  2. 1 2 Nwonwu, Chiagozie; Agbanelo, Nnamdi (21 April 2019). "Killiwee Nwachukwu: Etu dike a siri nwete aha ya" (Video). BBC Igbo (in Igbo). Mbaitolu. Retrieved 4 May 2022.
  3. ↑ Talbot, Percy Amaury (2013). Life in Southern Nigeria: The Magic, Beliefs and Customs of the Ibibio Tribe (Revised ed.). Routledge. p. 446. ISBN 9781136968822.
  4. ↑ Ogbonaya, Destiny (25 July 2020). "Killi-we Nwachukwu: The story of an Igbo Superman". The Paradise. Retrieved 4 April 2022.


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