Archives Tag: ibibio

Tourism Travel

April 19, 2022

Welcome to one of the most historic places in Igbo land. Arochukwu is the third biggest city in Abia State, with over 19 villages in the region. It was once the Aro Confederacy of Ibibio people before the British invasion and the Anglo-Aro war in the early part of the 20th century. Now it is the … Continue reading Where to Travel to: Arochukwu

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Food

April 19, 2022

Iwuk edesi is the Efik-Ibibio version of native jollof rice. It is easy to prepare and it’s delicious too. The palm oil used in preparing this food gives it a traditional taste. Iwuk edesi can be cooked with or without vegetables. I love the flavor scent leaves give to this  pot of native delight. However, … Continue reading Recipe for Iwuk Edesi

By udevi-obiamaka-angela

Food

April 19, 2022

On our menu today is the Ibibio delicacy, Asa Akpakpa. Asa akpakpa is also called asa ibokpot. This food is very popular during the early or late harvest season. This is largely because maize, the main ingredient for this food is readily available at that time. The recipe for this food was sent by an … Continue reading Recipe for Asa Akpakpa

By udevi-obiamaka-angela

Recipes

April 19, 2022

When Efik and the Ibibios are mentioned, two things readily come to mind, their fattening room tradition and their heavenly delicacies. While the first is a time honoured tradition of the people of Old Calabar region, the second constitutes a part of their women’s identity. The fattening room tradition is one of the essential rites … Continue reading Origin of Nigerian Foods: Ekpang Nkukwo

By udevi-obiamaka-angela

Music

April 19, 2022

“Doko Mien”, which is Ibibio for “Tell me” is a disco-influenced single by the UK-based group, Ibibio Sound Machine, from their upcoming album of the same title. It is a skillful blend of genres that leaves you with a feel of the discos of the ’70s, but with Ibibio lyrics. Ibibio is the dominant tribe and … Continue reading Ibibio Sound Machine Tease With ‘Tell Me (Doko Mien)’ From Upcoming Album

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Cuisine

April 19, 2022

Pronounced ah-fan, afang soup is indigenous to the Efik, Ibibio and Oron people of Southern Nigeria.  Afang soup is a healthy soup infused with vegetables and ample protein. Learn to make afang soup with these simple steps. Ingredients Afang leaves (chopped and blended) Water leaves (chopped) Protein of your choice (beef, chicken, shrimps, fish… the … Continue reading Afang Soup Recipe

By ibiene

Politics

April 19, 2022

On 2nd December 1929, women numbering up to 10,000 and mostly in their middle ages, trooped to the streets in a seldom seen occurrence in African societies. It was not the only women protest Nigeria would ever see, but the reforms that followed the protests truly cemented the place of the partakers, tagged as ‘Aba Women’, … Continue reading ThrowBack Thursday: When Aba Women Rioted

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