Ikwerre people
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The Ikwerre people are an ethnic group native to the Niger Delta region of Rivers State in southern Nigeria, known for their distinct language, rich cultural traditions, and involvement in the politics and oil economy of the area.
Aliases (3)
- Ikwerre language ×3
- Anioma people ×2
- Efut people ×1
Statements (48)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
ethnic group
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language → |
| colonialHistory |
incorporated into British Nigeria
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| conflictIssue |
resource control and oil-related environmental issues
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| continent |
Africa
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| country |
Nigeria
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| cuisine |
cassava-based dishes
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fish and seafood dishes → yam-based dishes → |
| culturalPractice |
age-grade system
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chieftaincy institution → masquerade festivals → traditional marriage rites → |
| culturalRegion |
Niger Delta
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| demographicCategory |
indigenous people of Rivers State
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| economicActivity |
agriculture
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oil and gas industry → trade → |
| ethnolinguisticGroup |
Igboid peoples
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| governanceStructure |
clan-based communities
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| heritageStatus |
recognized ethnic nationality in Nigeria
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| language |
Ikwerre language
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| languageFamily |
Benue–Congo languages
NERFINISHED
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Igboid languages → |
| locatedIn |
Rivers State
NERFINISHED
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southern Nigeria NERFINISHED → |
| majorTowns |
Emohua
→
Etche → Ikwerre Local Government Area → Obio-Akpor → Port Harcourt → |
| nationality |
Nigerian
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| nativeDress |
wrapper and blouse with head tie for women
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wrapper and shirt with traditional cap for men → |
| neighboringEthnicGroups |
Etche people
NERFINISHED
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Ijaw people → Ndoni people NERFINISHED → Ogoni people → |
| notableCityWithinTerritory |
Port Harcourt
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| politicalRole |
influential in Rivers State politics
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| postColonialHistory |
became part of Rivers State in 1967
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| primaryReligion |
Christianity
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| region |
Niger Delta
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| stateOfNigeria |
Rivers State
NERFINISHED
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| traditionalLeadership |
council of chiefs
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village heads → |
| traditionalReligion |
Ikwerre traditional religion
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| usesWritingSystem |
Latin alphabet
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Referenced by (7)
| Subject (surface form when different) | Predicate |
|---|---|
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Calabar
("Efut people")
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Eastern Nigeria → |
ethnicGroup |
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Niger Delta conflict
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ethnicGroupsInvolved |
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Ogwashi-Ukwu
("Anioma people")
→
|
hasCulturalAffiliation |
|
Southern Nigeria
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|
majorEthnicGroup |
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Urhobo people
("Anioma people")
→
|
neighboringEthnicGroup |
|
Rivers State Museum
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|
subject |