13 Interesting Facts About the People of Epie Ethnic Group in Nigeria

The people of Epie ethnic have quite some interesting facts about them. This ethnic group like most in Nigeria has a long history before and after colonization. In reading this article you are going have a little eye opener about this ethnic group in Nigeria, learn about where they live, and about some of their history.

13 Interesting Facts About the People of Epie Ethnic Group

13 Interesting Facts About the People of Epie Ethnic Group in Nigeria

The people of the Epie Ethnic Group have some interesting facts about them and these facts would be shared with you in this post.

1. Location

The people of the Epie Ethnic Group had always moves from one place to another before settling in Bayelsa State, where they can be found now.

2. Villages

The Epie ethnic group villages are Igbogene, Yenegwe, Akenfa, Agudama Epie, Akenpai, Edepie, Okutukutu, Opolo, Biogbolo, Yenizue Gene, Kpansia, Yenizue Epie, Okaka, Ekeki, Azikoro, and Amarata

3. Villages and Hierarchy: Interesting Facts about the Epie People

The people of the Epie ethnic group have their village run from Igbogene to Amarata. Also, the villages all have a village chief.

4. Language

The Epie people’s language is called Epie. However, due to modernization their language is now not used as often as before and is beginning to fade.

5. Meals

They are well-known as farmers and fishermen. So, their food consists of yam, garri, fish, and another local delicacy.

6. Occupation is Among the Facts that are Interesting About the Epie people

The Epie people are mostly farmers, fishermen, hunters, canoe carvers, oil palmers, and processing palm oil. In addition, they trade their farm produce with neighboring villages and communities.

7. History

The Epie people moved from Akoko Edo local government and there is also historical evidence that they moved to several places before settling where they are today.

8. Population

The population of the people of Epie ethnic group is about forty-one thousand, five hundred (41,500) in number.

9. Religion is on the List of Interesting Facts about the Epie People

The Epie people were once traditionalists, now they are mainly Christians, with few of them being Muslims and atheists.

10. Festivals

The Epie people celebrate a musical festival, this festival is one that helps in showcasing their cultural heritage.

11. Reachability

With the help of modernization, the people of Epie are no longer unreached. In addition, going to their villages is now made easy with the use of cars and motorcycles.

12. Ancestral and migratory links are Also Interesting Facts on the Epie

The people of the Epie ethnic group share an ancestral and migratory link with their brothers, the Zarama people in Yenogua local government, and also the Engenni and Degema people of rivers state.

13. Housing structure

Before modernization, the Epie people initially lived in bamboo houses, and mud thatch-roofed houses but they now make use of the zinc roofed houses.

Conclusion

Nigeria is a country that has numerous ethnic groups and the Epie ethnic group is just one of them. However, this group is one of many that have their own uniqueness in their culture and lifestyle.

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Madago Emuesiri Lilian is a Mathemactics Education student at Unilag, where she combines academic pursuits with a passion for creative content writing. As a mathematics educator and teacher trainer, she demonstrates a commitment to both education and mentorship. Lilian multifaceted roles reflect a well-rounded individual with strong organizational skills and a dedication to personal and professional growth.

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