By D. C.  Ekup-Nse One thing I find very frustrating as a Nigerian writer is having to imagine how readers – first, ‘Major Nigerians’, then, the wider world – will welcome the first word in my essay title, especially when such a word depicts a less populated people in Nigeria...
The Amgbu Institution in Ejagham Amgbu also known as ‘Ator-tor-tor’ (one with unrestricted authority to say anything he sees or hears) is one of Ejagham traditional practices and cultural expressions. It is one of the minor branches of the Mgbe institution. Like Mgbe, Amgbu is occasionally manifested in a masquerading...
OFU OBAN Cultural Festival: A Celebration of Ejagham Cultural Heritage The Ofu Oban cultural festival is an annual celebration of the rich cultural heritage of the Oban and Ejagham people, held in the heart of Calabar, the Ejagham Metropolitan City in Nigeria. Organized by the Ejik Oban Development Association, the...
MKPEM: A Traditional Dance of Nyaje Community – Ejagham Akamkpa Cluster Located in Akamkpa Local Government, Cross River State, Nigeria, the Nyaje community in Ejagham Akamkpa cluster boasts a unique cultural heritage, particularly evident in the Mkpem traditional dance. This ancient masquerade is a two-faced wonder, with one side painted...
CONFERMENT OF HONORARY CHIEFTAINCY TITLES OF NTUFAM/NTUNKAE BY THE MBARAKOM COMMUNITY December 21st, 2024, was a memorable day in the Mbarakom community, Ejagham Akamkpa Cluster, in Akamkpa Local Government Area, Cross River State, Nigeria. On this day, a number of illustrious sons and daughters of the land were honored with...
The EjT App Story Conscious of the impact of social media in contemporary times EjT decided not to be left behind, not again. Hence we went ahead and developed a social media portal in the EjT website in order to enhance community interaction among EjT members. Interestingly some members engaged,...
Ejagham Tradition Custodians – An Overview Traditionally, the socio-economic manifestation of Ejagham people typically exist in the form of towns and villages. Each village (Mfam or Etek) is autonomous and they relate with each other on that basis. The administration of the villages is in conformance with Ejagham culture, customs...
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2024 Ejagham Bakor New Yam Festival in Retrospect The orbiting of the September 15, 2024 New Yam festival on the axis of the Bakor bloc completed its journey on the midnight of Saturday, September 14, 2024 in Nkum clan. This event, imperatively, gave vent to the celebration of the year’s...
UNIVERSITY OF CALABAR STUDENTS POLITICS – NJAGHAM ON THE FRONTLINE OGAR GERALDINE JENECHINGHI was born to the family of Mr. and Mrs. Celestine Ogar Okpa from Old Netim village, Akamkpa Local Government Area, Cross River State, Nigeria. Old Netim village is in Ejagham Akamkpa Cluster of Ejagham Nation. A 300...
EJAGHAM CALENDAR – EjT DIMENSION Basis of Calendar: Ejagham Recreational Game NAME OF GAME: OBAE MBUB NKAG Mrs. Bridget Nkor, from Ejagham Etung, submitted a version of months of the year in Ejagham to EjT. This was adopted by EjT as Ejagham months of the year. Obviously, attention then turned...