Early Life, Family and Training Ben Enwonwu entered the world on 14 July 1917 in Onitsha, Anambra State, in the southeastern region of Nigeria. Born a twin into the noble family of Umueze-Aroli, his early years were shaped by a household where craftsmanship and commerce were deeply integrated into daily life. His father, Omenka Odigwe Emeka Enwonwu, was a respected traditional sculptor and a member of the Onitsha Council of Chiefs. Th…