Ekpeye people
Ethnic group in Nigeria / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
"Ekpeye" redirects here. For the language, see Ekpeye language.
Ekpeye people,[citation needed] also known as Ekpeye Kingdom, is an ethnic group in Rivers State, Niger Delta, Nigeria. They are predominantly found in Ahoada East and some in Ahoada West Local Government Areas in Rivers State. Ahoada is an Ekpeye city in Rivers, Nigeria. Ekpeye people migrated from Benin.
Quick Facts Ndi Ekpeye, Total population ...
Ndi Ekpeye | |
---|---|
Total population | |
226,000 [citation needed] | |
Regions with significant populations | |
Rivers State Nigeria | |
Languages | |
Ekpeye language . Pidgin . English | |
Religion | |
Christianity . Omenala | |
Related ethnic groups | |
Esan . Ikwerre . Ika people . Ukwuani . |
Close
The Ekpeye people celebrate Ogwu Ekpeye.[1]