Although the actual origins of the Efik people seem to be unknown but traditional tales have it that they sojourned from Nubia through to Ghana and then Arochukwu in present-day South...

Efik, people inhabiting the lower Cross River in Cross River state, Nigeria. Their language is the main dialect and language of the Efik-Ibibio group of the Benue-Congo branch of Niger-Congo languages. It is widely spoken as a lingua franca throughout the Cross River region.

Jul 17, 2018 · The Efik are one of the beautiful ethnic groups of Southern Nigeria. They are mostly located in Akwa-Ibom and Cross River states with a minority in the neighbouring country of Cameroon. The Efik were one of the earliest people to welcome the British.

The Efik are an ethnic group located primarily in southern Nigeria, and western Cameroon. Within Nigeria, the Efik can be found in the present-day Cross River State and Akwa Ibom state. The Efik speak the Efik language which is a member of the Benue–Congo subfamily of the Niger-Congo language group. [5]

Jan 8, 2018 · History, marriage, food, and belief of this adorable ethnic group. It is important to state here that in addition to their present homeland, the Efik people also occupy southwestern Cameroon including Bakassi. Efik boy in traditional attire.

Feb 26, 2022 · Efik Traditional Clothing Several types of dresses were introduced to Efik women such as the Victorian dresses known in Efik as Ọnyọnyọ. Over the years, the Onyonyo dress has been modified and given what is regarded as a dignified African look.

Mar 16, 2025 · Although the Efik people’s true origins are unknown, ancient accounts claim that they travelled from Nubia through Ghana and then on to Arochukwu in modern-day South-East Nigeria.

Efik mythology consists of a collection of myths narrated, sung or written down by the Efik people and passed down from generation to generation. Sources of Efik mythology include bardic poetry, art, songs, oral tradition and proverbs. [1] . Stories concerning Efik myths include creation myths, supernatural beings, mythical creatures, and warriors.

Jun 27, 2021 · Efik oral histories tell of migration down the Cross River from Arochukwu to numerous settlements in the Calabar and Creek Town area. The Efik(s) traditionally worship the God Abassi as a supreme creator and like every other tribe in Africa they have their own traditional creation story.

May 15, 2021 · The Efik people boast of a rich culture comprising of a unique dialect, language, cuisines, dance, music, festival and dressing. On today’s Saturday Small Chops, we focus on the various beautiful traditional attires worn by the Efik people of southern Nigeria.