What is Efik known for?
The Efik were noted for their involvement in the slave trade were they acted as slave traders and middlemen between the inland slave traders and the Europeans. After the decline of the slave trade, the Efik transitioned into the business of exporting palm oil from the Cross river.
What is Efik traditional food?
Efik foods include porridge which could be made from yam, cocoyam, rice or plantain; a very special kind of Efik porridge dish made from cocoyam, water yam or a mixture of both is called Ekpañ-ñkukwọ.
Who is the traditional leader of Efik?
head of Efik The obong, or paramount leader, elected from among the heads of various Houses, traditionally exercised his authority as head of the Ekpe (Egbo), or Leopard, society.
How is Efik traditional marriage done?
On the fixed date, the man will go to the girls’ family with seven strong drinks [MMIN NKPO ITIABA}, and other drinks ‘MMIN AKAM’ for prayers after which the man is presented with the marriage list { NKPO NDO KI’DO EFIK}. He either agrees with the list or debates with the girls family for moderation.
What is Efik culture?
The Efik people live in southern Nigeria, for many centuries dwelling near the regions around the Cross River. They traditionally worshipped the god Abassi as a supreme creator. Their belief system was very relaxed. They had no formal priesthood or organized religious institutions.
What is God in Efik?
The Efik people live in southern Nigeria, for many centuries dwelling near the regions around the Cross River. They traditionally worshipped the god Abassi as a supreme creator.
How do you greet in Efik?
If you can provide recordings, corrections or additional translations, please contact me….Useful phrases in Efik.
| Phrase | Efik |
|---|---|
| Hello (General greeting) | Mọkọm Ekọm do |
| How are you? | Idem fo? Etie didie? |
| Reply to ‘How are you?’ | Idem mi ọsọñ |
| Long time no see | Ikut enyin |