Edoid · Nigeria’s peoples
Engenni
The Engenni live in Ahoada West LGA of Rivers State and speak an Edoid language, related to Degema.
At a glance
- Where do the Engenni people live?
- Their homeland is in Ahoada West in Rivers State, across 1 local government area.
- What language do the Engenni speak?
- Egene, a language of the Edoid family (Atlantic-Congo › Volta-Congo › Benue-Congo › Edoid).
Overview
The Engenni live in Ahoada West LGA of Rivers State and speak an Edoid language, related to Degema.[2],[1]Medium confidence
Where the Engenni live
Local government areas by state. Homeland: the group is the majority. Shared area: a large share of a mixed area. Smaller presence: present, but a small share.
Rivers
- Ahoada West(Homeland)
Areas are approximate and show where people live. They are not claims of land ownership.
Communities beyond the homeland
Engenni and Ogbogolo communities
Ahoada West, Rivers State.[3]Medium confidence
Ahoada West includes Engenni and Ogbogolo communities beside the Ekpeye.[3]
Language
Egene, a language of the Edoid family (Atlantic-Congo › Volta-Congo › Benue-Congo › Edoid).[1]High confidence
Sources
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