The species of this tropical crop grown by Awaka people had been long held as distinct from other species with well arranged light yellow grains on a cob that fattens towards the base. Three villages make up Awaka, namely Nde-Egbelu, Umuodu and Amuzi.
The species of this tropical plant cultivated by Awaka people had been long considered separate from other species featuring well-organized light yellow kernels on a cob that become larger towards the base. Three villages comprise Awaka, namely Nde-Egbelu, Umuodu and Amuzi.