Anioma people

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The Anioma people are an Igbo-speaking ethnic group primarily inhabiting the western Niger River region of Delta State in southern Nigeria, known for their rich cultural heritage and distinct dialects.

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Anioma people canonical 3

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Predicate Object
instanceOf Igbo subgroup
ethnic group
country Nigeria
cuisine cassava-based dishes
fish dishes
yam-based dishes
culturalHeritage distinct Igbo dialects
indigenous festivals
traditional crafts
culturalPractice masquerade festivals
new yam festival
traditional marriage rites
dance cultural dances
dialect Enuani dialect
Ika dialect
Anioma dialects of Igbo
surface form: Ukwuani dialect
ethnonym Anioma
language Igbo
surface form: Igbo language
languageFamily Niger–Congo languages
surface form: Niger-Congo languages
localGovernmentArea Aniocha North
Aniocha South
Ika North East
Ika South
Ndokwa East Local Government Area
surface form: Ndokwa East

Ndokwa West Local Government Area
surface form: Ndokwa West

Oshimili North Local Government Area
surface form: Oshimili North

Oshimili South Local Government Area
surface form: Oshimili South

Ukwuani
meaningOfName good land
music highlife
traditional drumming
primaryLocation Delta State, Nigeria
surface form: Delta State

western Niger River region
region Southern Nigeria NERFINISHED
relatedEthnicGroup Edo people
Igbo people
Urhobo people
religion Christianity
stateSubdivision Delta North Senatorial District
traditionalOccupation farming
fishing
trading
traditionalPoliticalStructure council of elders
traditionalReligion Odinani
traditionalTitle Obi

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