Archives Tag: ethnic groups in Nigeria
Ethnic Groups In Nigeria: The Epie-Atissa People
April 19, 2022
Though referred to as Epie-Atissa, the Epie and Atissa are actually two nations that live along Epie Creek, northeast of Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, Nigeria and they speak the Epie language. Background This people were established by migrants mainly from the Engenni to the north. The Engenni people are an Edoid group. The Epie-Atissa share cultural … Continue reading Ethnic Groups In Nigeria: The Epie-Atissa People
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Ethnic Groups in Nigeria- The Dakarkari Tribe
April 19, 2022
The Dakarkari are found in Zuru, Donko/Wasafu and Sakaba LGAs of Kebbi state. Zuru is a Local Government Area in Kebbi State, Nigeria. Its headquarters is in the town of Zuru. It is also the Headquarters of Zuru Emirate. The Emirate comprises four local government areas, namely: Danko-Wasagu, Fakai, Sakaba and Zuru. Zuru is also … Continue reading Ethnic Groups in Nigeria- The Dakarkari Tribe
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Ethnic Groups in Nigeria: The Yala People
April 19, 2022
The Yala people can be found in Yala Local Government Area in Cross River State, Nigeria. They are bounded in the north by Benue state, east by Ogaja Local Government and in the west by Ebonyi state. The Yala people are also considered as the second most populated LGA in Cross River State, coming after … Continue reading Ethnic Groups in Nigeria: The Yala People
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Ethnic Groups in Nigeria: The Yakurr People
April 19, 2022
A People that were formally known as Umor, Ekoli, Ilomi, Nkoibolokom and Yakurr be Ibe, The Yakurr (also Yakö and Yakạạ) live in five compact towns in Cross River State, Nigeria. They are found in the present-day Yakurr Local Government Area and constitute the largest ethnic group in the state. They share their northern and … Continue reading Ethnic Groups in Nigeria: The Yakurr People
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Ethnic Groups in Nigeria: The Ekoi People
April 19, 2022
A people that are known for their mastery of the art of sculpture and their peculiar Ekpe headdresses. The Ekoi people, also known as Ejagham, are an ethnic group in the extreme southeast of Nigeria and extending eastward into Northern Cameroon. The Ekoi are related to the Efik, Annang and Ibibio people of southeastern Nigeria … Continue reading Ethnic Groups in Nigeria: The Ekoi People
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Ethnic Groups In Nigeria- The Kuteb People
April 19, 2022
The Kuteb (or Kutep) people are an ethnolinguistic group in West Africa, who speak the Kuteb language. The Kuteb Language is influenced by the Hausa language. Most of the Kuteb live in Taraba State, Nigeria. Background According to tradition, the Kuteb migrated from Egypt about 1000 AD, eventually reaching their present location around 1510. The … Continue reading Ethnic Groups In Nigeria- The Kuteb People
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Ethnic Groups In Nigeria- The Ndola People
April 19, 2022
The Ndola People are found in Taraba State, Nigeria and located in Kurmi and Ngada, with a handful of them also found in Cameroon. Brief Introduction of the Ndola People Ndola is an ethnic group found in Nigeria, with few living in Cameroon. The Ndola people have existed in what is now called Kurmi and … Continue reading Ethnic Groups In Nigeria- The Ndola People
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Ethnic Groups In Nigeria – The Mumuye People
April 19, 2022
Introduction/History The Mumuye are an ethnic group living in Nigeria and Cameroon. They speak the Mumuye language. According to records, they constitute the largest ethnic group in Taraba State of Nigeria and form the predominant group found in Zing, Yorro, Jalingo, Ardo-Kola, Lau, Gassol, Bali and Gashaka, all of which are local government areas of … Continue reading Ethnic Groups In Nigeria – The Mumuye People
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Ethnic Groups in Nigeria: The Bassa People
April 19, 2022
Bassa is a Local Government Area in Kogi State, Nigeria. Its northern border is the Benue River and its western border is the Niger River. Its headquarters are in the town of Oguma. Bassa Local Government has three major ethnic groups. The Bassa-Komo, Bassa-Nge and Egbira Koto . The Bassa-Komo has the highest population followed … Continue reading Ethnic Groups in Nigeria: The Bassa People
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Ethnic Groups In Nigeria: The Warji People
April 19, 2022
The area where the Warji or Warjawa people live in Bauchi is known as the Ningi area; an area characterized by high fertility. In addition, the area remains well-watered by the Delimi and Bunga Rivers. The area is in the Plateau region with thick tree growth, many streams, and a variety of animals. Ancestral Descent … Continue reading Ethnic Groups In Nigeria: The Warji People
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Ethnic Groups In Nigeria- The Mandara People
April 19, 2022
The Mandara, (also referred to as Wandala), is an ethnic group located south of Lake Chad in both northern Cameroon and Nigeria. Their native language, called Wandala (or Mandara), belongs to the Chadic branch of the Afro-Asiatic language family. The Mandara occupy areas of the savanna in which mounds of rocks can be seen high … Continue reading Ethnic Groups In Nigeria- The Mandara People
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Ethnic Groups In Nigeria – The Bole People
April 19, 2022
Background Bole is a language spoken in Yobe and Gombe States of northeastern Nigeria. About 250,000 to 300,000 people speak Bole, making it among the largest languages in the region, perhaps surpassed only by its linguistic cousin Hausa; the dominant language of all northern Nigeria and the sub-Saharan language with the most native speakers, and … Continue reading Ethnic Groups In Nigeria – The Bole People
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Ethnic Groups in Nigeria – The Kamwe People
April 19, 2022
In Nigeria about 80 percent of Kamwe are found in Michika Local Government Area of Adamawa State Nigeria, a substantial number of them are also found in the local government areas of Mubi North, Hong, Gombi, Song and Madagali in Adamawa State. The Kamwe people are also found in Borno State, especially in Askira/Uba and … Continue reading Ethnic Groups in Nigeria – The Kamwe People
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Recipe for the Itshekiri Delicacy, Gbagba Fofo
April 19, 2022
Today, I bring you the recipe for gbagba fofo. This soup is very dear to the big heart of the Itshekiri people of Delta State. For those who do not know, gbagba fofo is basically okro pepper soup. This soup is easy to prepare. The fact that it’s oil free makes it a wonderful dish … Continue reading Recipe for the Itshekiri Delicacy, Gbagba Fofo
Ethnic Groups In Nigeria: The Kibaku People From Chibok
April 19, 2022
The Kibaku as it is spelt is a variant of Cibak. Cibak is actually the base for the popular north eastern community, Chibok. Therefore, Kibaku is actually Cibak or variously rendered as any of the following: Chibuk, Chibok, Chibbak, Chibbuk, Kyibaku, Kibbaku, Kikuk. It is an Afro-Asiatic language spoken by about 200,000 people in Nigeria. … Continue reading Ethnic Groups In Nigeria: The Kibaku People From Chibok
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