Ekiti
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Ekiti are a subgroup of the Yoruba people of southwestern Nigeria, known for their distinct dialect, rich cultural traditions, and strong emphasis on education.
Statements (32)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
Yoruba subgroup
→
ethnic group → |
| associatedWith |
Ekiti State
NERFINISHED
→
|
| country |
Nigeria
→
|
| culturalPractice |
Yoruba festivals
→
traditional chieftaincy institutions → |
| ethnicLanguageBranch |
Yoruboid languages
→
|
| ethnicLanguageFamily |
Niger–Congo languages
→
|
| ethnolinguisticGroup |
Yoruba
→
|
| hasCulturalValue |
communal solidarity
→
hard work → respect for elders → |
| hasReputationFor |
high literacy rates
→
valuing formal education → |
| hasTraditionalOccupation |
craftsmanship
→
farming → trading → |
| knownFor |
distinct Yoruba dialect
→
rich cultural traditions → strong emphasis on education → |
| language |
Ekiti Yoruba dialect
→
|
| locatedIn |
West Africa
→
|
| partOf |
Yorubaland
→
|
| region |
Southwestern Nigeria
→
|
| religion |
Christianity
→
Islam → |
| sharesCultureWith |
Akure people
→
Ijesa people → Ondo people → |
| subgroupOf |
Yoruba people
→
|
| traditionalReligion |
Yoruba traditional religion
→
|
| usesWritingSystem |
Latin alphabet
→
|
Referenced by (2)
| Subject (surface form when different) | Predicate |
|---|---|
|
Yoruba
→
|
hasSubgroup |
|
Ijesha
→
|
relatedGroup |