20 ETHNIC GROUPS IN NIGERIA (THIER CHARATERISTICS, LOCATION AND LANGUAGES)
20 ETHNIC GROUPS IN NIGERIA (THIER CHARATERISTICS, LOCATION AND LANGUAGES)
INTRODUCTION
Nigeria is truly a fascinating country with 36 States and a Federal capital territory. It has over 300 ethnic groups and over 500 Spoken Languages, the official Language in Nigeria is English. Described as ‘Giant of Africa’ Nigeria borders the Republic of Benin, Chad, Cameroon and the Niger Republic. Due to the large population, distinct culture and economic achievements the actual record of the ethnic groups in Nigeria is not a surety. The largest, most populous and politically influenced ethnic group in Nigeria: Hausa, Yoruba, Igbo, Ijaw, Kanuri and Ibibio. Within these groups, there are minor groups with different languages, culture and lifestyle. Large population and diverse culture, despite this Nigeria, stand united.
20 ETHNIC GROUPS IN NIGERIA (THIER CHARATERISTICS, LOCATION AND LANGUAGES)
1. HAUSA
CHARACTERISTICS OF HAUSA TRIBE
· hausa practice the islamic religion
· very rich in food
· known for thier elaborate dressing
· known for thier tribal mark
· they speak Hausa; Arabic; French or English
· Quiet and reserved
LOCATION
· Hausa land in West Africa (northwestern Nigeria and in adjoining southern Niger)
2. YORUBA
CHARACTERISTICS OF YORUBA TRIBE
· Beautiful and hard working
· they are gifted sculptors
· have strong political system
· they speak Yoruba
· Kinship is the most important relationship for the Yorubas.
· The Yoruba diet consists of starchy tubers, grains, and plantains.
LOCATION:
West Africa (primarily Nigeria; also Benin and Togo)
3. IGBO
CHARACTERISTICS OF THE IGBO TRIBE
· Rightfully hallowed culture.
· Respect is given to the male head of the house
· Celebrate live and death in a very high standard
· Good in music and handmade instrument
· Their fashion is colorful
· They have the most delicious and nutritious delicacy
· Well educated
LOCATION
· Southern Nigeria (Igboland)
4. FULANI
CHARACTERISTICS OF THE FULANI TRIBE
· The Fulani are endogamous
· The Fulani men are also polygamous
· Most Fulani men marry in their early twenties
· The Fulani seldom use artificial birth control
· Keeping mortality constant
LOCATION
· From the western part of West Africa (Senegambia) to Chad in the east (some groups reaching as far as the Nile river in the countries of Sudan and Ethiopia); largest concentrations in Nigeria, Senegal, and Guinea
5. IJAW
CHARACTERISTICS OF THE IJAW TRIBE
· the Ijaw practice a form of divination called Igbadai
· The Ijaw people live by fishing supplemented by farming paddy-rice, plantains, Cassava, yams, cocoyams, bananas and other vegetables as well as tropical fruits such as guava, mangoes and pineapples; and trading.
· the Ijaws have many local foods that are not widespread in Nigeria.
· The Ijaw speak nine closely related Niger–Congo languages, all of which belong to the Ijoid branch of the Niger–Congo tree.
LOCATION
· The Ijaws are a collection of people that are indigenous to the Niger Delta in Nigeria.
6. EPIE
CHARACTERISTICS OF THE EPIE TRIBE
· They speak the Epie language.
· have wonderful festival like the yam festival
· have colorful dressing style
· The primary religion practiced by the Epie is ethnic religion
LOCATION
· The Epie and Atissa are two Nations that live along Epie Creek, northeast of Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, Nigeria.
7. ISOKO
CHARACTERISTICS OF THE ISOKO TRIBE
· The main economic activity is food crop farming
· They also engage in trade of food crops for cash to meet other basic household needs.
· Popular mode of transport is the motorcycle and bicycle. Inter-city travel is by bus or car.
· The Isoko people know the value of education and encourage their young to attend school.
· The typical Isoko marriage consists of three steps: First visit, second visit, and the paying of the bride price.
· the Isoko people have, predominantly, become Christians. Nevertheless, traditional worship still thrives among them.
LOCATION
· The Isoko region is located in Delta State of modern Nigeria.
8. ANDONI
CHARACTERISTICS OF THE ANDONI TRIBE
· The Andoni people refer to God as Awaji or Owaji.
· The Andoni people speak Obolo as the only native language after the complete loss their defaka Ijaw dialect.
· The Andoni people are the fiercest warriors in the Niger Delta, they have fought many wars with the Ogonis yet they are the best of friends.
· The Andoni people are very cultura
· The Obolo people commonly address themselves as Egbe.
· rich in wildlife (elephants, monkeys, species of pythons, tortoise etc. and Mineral resources.
LOCATION
· Andonis are situated in the present day Rivers and Akwa Ibom state.
9. EKET
CHARACTERISTICS OF THE ANDONI TRIBE
· Drumming and music are also important elements in Ekpo ceremonies.
· The main economic staple in the region is the oil palm
· Individual villages are ruled by Ekpo Ndem Isong, a group of village elders, and the heads of extended families.
· Ibibio religion is based on paying tribute to the village ancestors.
LOCATION
· South-eastern Nigeria, Africa.
10 ABAYON
CHARACTERISTICS OF THE ABAYON TRIBE
· the Abayon people are predominantly Christians.
· They also have farming as their major occupation.
LOCATION
· The Abayon people of Cross River state are a minority in the state.
11. ADIM TRIBE
CHARACTERISTICS OF THE ADIM TRIBE
· The Adim people are well known for their cooking abilities.
· Christianity is the dominant religion of this people
· farming and trading are the major occupations.
· Men from Adim tie wrappers on singlet while women from this tribe tie wrapper on blouse and cover their heads with headgears.
LOCATION
· located in crossriver
12 EFIK TRIBE
CHARACTERISTICS OF THE EFIKTRIBE
· The Efik people have a very rich cultural heritage
· known for their very artistic dance steps.
· Farming is one of the major occupations of this people.
· Christianity is the major religion that is practised by members of this tribe
LOCATION
· The Efik tribe occupies the southern part of Cross River state.
13. MBUBE TRIBE
CHARACTERISTICS OF THE MBUBE TRIBE
· The people of this tribe take part in agriculture.
· Men from Mbube tie wrapper on singlet while women tie wrapper on blouses.
· The Mbube people are predominantly Christians
· Edikaikong is regarded as one of the best meals of this people
LOCATION
· Mbube is one of the major tribes in Ogoja local government area of Cross River state.
14. ETUNG TRIBE
CHARACTERISTICS OF THE ETUNG TRIBE
· The people of this tribe are farmers and Christians.
· They are very well known for their delicious delicacies.
LOCATION
· Etung is a tribe in Cross River state.
15. IBIBIO TRIBE
CHARACTERISTICS OF THE IBIBIO TRIBE
· they speak and understand the same langauge
· mainly farmers, fishermen and traders
· the society is made up of villages each belonging to a bigger unit known as clan.
· the ibibio are famous for thier skill in wood carving ans are considered masters of an adriot professional techniques
· ibibio ladies and women have high sex drive and are physically attractive
· ibibios believe that there is a supreme being called abasi who created all things including the gods.
LOCATION
· the ibibio peope are located in the southeastern part of Nigeria
16. EKPEYE
CHARACTERISTICS OF THE IBIBIO TRIBE
· They speak an Igboid language.
· Ekpeye is a distinct language, its principal dialects are Ako, Upata, Ubie, and Igbuduya.
· Ekpeye people live in the Ahoada (Ahuda) Ogba-Egbema and Ohaji-Egbema areas of Rivers State and Imo State in Nigeria.
· Ekpeye people are always very welcoming
LOCATION
· The Ekpeye (Àkpà ọ́híá) are a people in southeastern Nigeria
17. JUKUN TRIBE
CHARACTERISTICS OFF THE JUKUN TRIBE
· peace-loving people of Jukun are farmers
· known to practice Islam and Christianity.
· Wrappers are tied by men and women of this tribe.
· Also, meals are made from locally processed millet.
LOCATION
· The tribe is one of the many minority tribes in Plateau state.
18. ANGAS TRIBE
CHARACTERISTICS OFF THE ANGAS TRIBE
· The people of Angas have an old tradition of naming their children according to the situation surrounding the birth.
· The Angas people are also known to bestrode their children long before they understand what marriage is.
· Farming is the major occupation of this predominantly Christian tribe.
· Although the angas people are Christians, they dress just like the Hausa Muslims
LOCATION
· plateau state.
19. TIV TRIBE
CHARACTERISTICS OFF THE TIV TRIBE
· This tribe is a Christian tribe
· farming and trading are the major occupations of this people.
· Meals are usually a combination of Soup and Tuwo.
LOCATION
· majority of the Tiv people are found in Benue, a handful of them occupy parts of Plateau state.
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