Etsako

E292499

Etsako is a prominent ethnic group in southern Nigeria, primarily inhabiting the northern part of Edo State and known for its rich cultural heritage and distinct language.

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All labels observed (2)

Label Occurrences
Etsako canonical 3
Igarra 1

Statements (47)

Predicate Object
instanceOf ethnic group
administrativeDivision Etsako Central Local Government Area
Etsako East Local Government Area
Etsako West Local Government Area
alsoKnownAs Afenmai
surface form: Afemai

Afenmai
continent Africa
country Nigeria
culturalExpression oral literature
traditional dance
traditional music
culturalHeritage rich cultural traditions
culturalPractice age-grade system
traditional festivals
culturalRegion Niger Delta
surface form: Niger Delta region (broad definition)
economicActivity agriculture
commerce
governedWithin Nigeria
surface form: Federal Republic of Nigeria
hasDemonym Etsako self-link
hasEthnonym Etsako people
language Etsako language
languageFamily Edoid languages
Niger–Congo languages
linguisticStatus minority language in Nigeria
locatedIn Edo State
Southern Nigeria
surface form: southern Nigeria
neighboringGroup Esan people
Igala people
Owan East people
surface form: Owan people
notableTown Agenebode
Auchi
Fugar
Igarra
politicalZone Edo North Senatorial District
primaryArea Edo State
surface form: northern Edo State
region South-South Nigeria
surface form: South–South Nigeria
religion Christianity
Islam
traditional African religion
state Edo State
subgroupOf Edo people
traditionalOccupation craftsmanship
farming
trading
traditionalReligionElement ancestor veneration
veneration of local deities
usesWritingSystem Latin script

Referenced by (4)

Full triples — surface form annotated when it differs from this entity's canonical label.

Edo State majorEthnicGroup Etsako
Edo State hasMajorTown Etsako
this entity surface form: Igarra
Esan neighboringGroup Etsako
Etsako hasDemonym Etsako self-link