Arogbo Ijaw

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Arogbo Ijaw is a distinct subgroup of the Ijaw people, primarily inhabiting riverine and coastal communities in southwestern Nigeria and known for their rich maritime culture and traditions.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf Ijaw subgroup
ethnic group
associatedWith canoe-building skills
associatedWithWaterways Atlantic coastal creeks
country Nigeria
culturalArea Niger Delta
ethnicGroupOf Nigeria
hasCulturalHeritage dance
folklore
oral traditions
traditional music
hasCulturalPractice age-grade associations
chieftaincy institution
riverine festivals
hasCulture maritime culture
hasDiet fish-based cuisine
seafood dishes
hasEconomicActivity artisanal fishing
local water transport
palm produce trade
hasEnvironment creeks and lagoons
mangrove swamps
hasSocialOrganization clan-based structure
hasTraditionalHousing stilt houses over water
inhabits coastal communities in southwestern Nigeria
riverine communities in southwestern Nigeria
knownFor canoe navigation
fishing traditions
riverine trade
languageFamily Ijaw languages
locatedIn Niger Delta
surface form: Niger Delta cultural area
partOf Ijaw ethnic nationality
region Southwestern Nigeria NERFINISHED
religion African traditional religion
Christianity
subgroupOf Ijaw people
traditionalLivelihood fishing
river transport
small-scale trading
usesWritingSystem Latin script

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Ijaw hasSubgroup Arogbo Ijaw