Archives Tag: Nigerian ethnic groups
Ethnic Groups In Nigeria – The Anlo Ewe
April 19, 2022
Background of the Anlo Ewe Anlo Ewe is a sub-group of the Ewe people, Avenor Ewe. The Anlo Ewe are a sub-group of the Ewe people of approximately 6 million people. They inhabit southern Togo, southern Benin, southwest Nigeria, and south-eastern parts of the Volta Region of Ghana. Meanwhile, a majority of Ewe are located … Continue reading Ethnic Groups In Nigeria – The Anlo Ewe
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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 Bachama People
April 19, 2022
Numan, (also known as, Nomweh -meaning ‘hilltop’) is a very popular town and a Local Government Area in Adamawa State, Nigeria. It is a port town that lies on the confluence of Benue River and Gongola River. In that popular local government is the Predominant ethnic group referred to as the Bwatiye or also popularly … Continue reading Ethnic Groups In Nigeria- The Bachama People
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Tribes In Nigeria: The Engenni Tribe
April 19, 2022
Predominantly found in the Ahoada West Local Government Area of Rivers State, Nigeria. The Engenni people (also referred to as Egeni) are considered by themselves and some to be a distinct ethnic nationality. Though often muddled up and attributed to as of the Ijaw stock, probably because of their close relations with a neighbouring Ijaw … Continue reading Tribes In Nigeria: The Engenni Tribe
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Tribes in Nigeria- The Ogba Tribe
April 19, 2022
Rivers State is considered the sixth-largest geographic area in Nigeria according to 2006 census data. The state has an indigenously diverse population with major riverine and upland divisions. In addition to these, the state has at least, fifteen autochthonous ethnic groups residing within Rivers State’s boundaries. Amongst these ethnic groups are the Ogba. Situated in … Continue reading Tribes in Nigeria- The Ogba Tribe
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Tribes in Nigeria- the People of Kabba
April 19, 2022
Kabba is a very special location in Kogi State. This is because, geographically, it lies at the intersection of roads from Lokoja, Okene, Ogidi, Ado-Ekiti, and Egbe, near the Osse River. Kabba Tribe is a major enthic group in Kogi State, Nigeria. It is surrounded by mountains and a beautiful environment. Kabba is one of … Continue reading Tribes in Nigeria- the People of Kabba
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Tribes in Nigeria – The Ngas Tribe
April 19, 2022
The Angas people, also known as the Ngas and the Kerang, are an ethnic group in Nigeria, identified as a section of the Benue-Chadic language group and a member of the Afro-Asiatic family. They have a history of migration and according to oral history, they are descendants from Sudanic groups from the Nile region. According … Continue reading Tribes in Nigeria – The Ngas Tribe
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Tribes in Nigeria- The Itsekiri Tribe
April 19, 2022
Predominantly found in the Warri South, Warri North and Warri South West local government districts of Delta State (and sparsely in Edo and Ondo states of Nigeria), The Itsekiri (also spelt and called with the following variations; Isekiri, iJekri, Itsekri, Ishekiri, or Itsekhiri) are an ethnic group of Nigeria’s Niger Delta area, Delta State. Traditionally, … Continue reading Tribes in Nigeria- The Itsekiri Tribe
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Tribes in Nigeria- The Gwong People
April 19, 2022
The Gwong (or also spelt ‘Gong’) tribe have their homeland in Jema’a local government area, of the southern part of Kaduna state in Nigeria. A tribe that has had the main stay of their economy as Agriculture; mainly crop farming and hunting activities, the Gwong people are known to be one of the most peaceable … Continue reading Tribes in Nigeria- The Gwong People
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Tribes in Nigeria- The Tarok People
April 19, 2022
The Tarok people call themselves oTárók, their language iTárók and their land ìTàrók. They are found principally in Langtang-North, Langtang-South, Wase, Mikang and Kanke Local Government Areas (LGAs) of Plateau State in Central Nigeria. Their main town of Langtang is located about 186 kilometres south-east of Jos, the state capital. They are also found in … Continue reading Tribes in Nigeria- The Tarok People
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Tribes in Nigeria- The Isoko Tribe
April 19, 2022
Isoko is a region of Delta State in southern Nigeria and is inhabited by an ethnic group of the same name, the Isoko people. The region is divided into two Local Government Areas, Isoko North (headquartered at Ozoro) and Isoko South. The region of the Isoko used to be a part of the defunct “Mid-West … Continue reading Tribes in Nigeria- The Isoko Tribe
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Tribes in Nigeria: The Kanuri Tribe
April 19, 2022
The name Kanuri is from the combination of two Kanuri words; “Ka” meaning Stick and a word derived from the Arabic word NUR or “Nuri” meaning Light (Though in Kanuri itself Nur means light), thus, KA + NURI= KANURI. But this appellation was due to the fact that the Kanuri immigrants to Nigeria were mainly … Continue reading Tribes in Nigeria: The Kanuri Tribe
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The Origin of the Yoruba
April 19, 2022
The Yoruba are the second largest ethnic group in Nigeria, with a population of about 30 million, and occupy most of what we refer to today as South Western Nigeria. Indigenous Yoruba populations can also be found in the Republic of Benin and Togo (1). They boast a rich culture which has influenced many other … Continue reading The Origin of the Yoruba
