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Did you Know? 5 Ceremonial Foods of the Efik-Ibibio
April 19, 2022
In the land of the Efik-Ibibio, from a time beyond human memory, a sacred gift resides. That gift is the gift of cooking. It is the pride of the people, the envy of other ethnic groups most of whom have adopted delicacies that originated from the kitchen of this special people. Traditional events of the … Continue reading Did you Know? 5 Ceremonial Foods of the Efik-Ibibio
Recipe for Afia Efere
April 19, 2022
On our menu today is the Efik-Ibibio delicacy, afia efere which literally means ‘white soup” in Efik. It is usually prepared with goat meat or chicken. When this soup is prepared with goat meat, the people refer to it as afia efere ebot. When it is prepared with chicken, it is called afia efere unen. … Continue reading Recipe for Afia Efere
Origin Of Nigerian Foods: Afia Efere
April 19, 2022
The Efik-Ibibio ethnic groups inhabit the South-South geopolitical zone in Nigeria. They predominantly occupy Akwa Ibom and Cross River states. The Efik-Ibibio play a pivotal role in Nigeria’s history. In fact, the ancient city of Calabar is considered the first capital of Nigeria because it served as the first capital of the Southern Protectorate, the … Continue reading Origin Of Nigerian Foods: Afia Efere
