Ekoid · Nigeria’s peoples

Mbube

The Mbube are one of the major peoples of Ogoja LGA in Cross River State, in villages such as Odajie, Ekumtak, Idum and Benkpe.

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At a glance

Where do the Mbube people live?: Their homeland is in Ogoja in Cross River State, across 1 local government area.
What language do the Mbube speak?: Mbe, a language of the Ekoid family (Atlantic-Congo › Volta-Congo › Benue-Congo › Bantoid › Ekoid).

Overview

The Mbube are one of the major peoples of Ogoja LGA in Cross River State, in villages such as Odajie, Ekumtak, Idum and Benkpe. Their language, Mbe, is related to the Ekoid languages.^[2],[3],[1]Medium confidence

Where the Mbube 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.

Cross River
- Ogoja(Homeland)

Areas are approximate and show where people live. They are not claims of land ownership.

Communities beyond the homeland

Mbube villages

Ogoja, Cross River State: Igoli, Odajie, Ekumtak, Idum, Ojerim, Egbe, Ogberia Ogang, Ogberia Ochoro, Oboso, Benkpe, Edide, Bansan, Aragban, Nkim.^[4],[5]High confidence

Mbube is one of the major peoples of Ogoja LGA, with Igoli as the central town.^[4]

Language

Mbe, a language of the Ekoid family (Atlantic-Congo › Volta-Congo › Benue-Congo › Bantoid › Ekoid).^[1]High confidence

Sources

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