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Nachi (pronounced as Naa-chi by the natives), is an Igbo speaking town in Udi, Enugu State, Nigeria. The town is bordered by Amokwe to the north, Agbalaenyi to the south, Umuaga to the east and Obinofia Ndi-uno to the west.

Nachi is one of the towns in Udi Local Government Area of Enugu State. Nachi has four villages, namely: Ameke, Umubo, Okpueze and Amagu. The town is an agrarian community, with many of the inhabitants being farmers. Culinary wise, the town is known for its Abacha, Ighu, and Palmwine.

Nachi celebrates various cultural festivals within a calendar year. These festivals include: Oku Shiine and Oku onwa ise. The glamour of these festivals are showcased with colorful display of masquerades. These masquerades are called mmanwu in the local dialect. The masquerades come in the form of oke mmanwu, iga and ebulebu, etc. depending on costume, class and origin.

Nachi is also known by its uncommon water that flows seasonally, once in decades. This water has been described as mysterious due to its manner of existence and reoccurrence.

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History of Nachi, Udi LGA.[1]

Location of Nachi, Udi LGA.[2]

Nachi Mystery River.[3]

Mysterious River in Enugu Community.[4]