Lower Cross · Nigeria’s peoples
Obolo (Andoni)
The Obolo, also called Andoni, are a coastal fishing people living on both sides of the Rivers–Akwa Ibom border, in Andoni LGA of Rivers and Eastern Obolo LGA of Akwa Ibom.
At a glance
- Where do the Obolo (Andoni) people live?
- Their homeland is in Andoni in Rivers State and Eastern Obolo in Akwa Ibom State, across 2 local government areas.
- What language do the Obolo (Andoni) speak?
- Obolo, a language of the Lower Cross family (Atlantic-Congo › Volta-Congo › Benue-Congo › Delta Cross › Lower Cross).
Overview
The Obolo, also called Andoni, are a coastal fishing people living on both sides of the Rivers–Akwa Ibom border, in Andoni LGA of Rivers and Eastern Obolo LGA of Akwa Ibom. Eastern Obolo also has the related Iko.[2],[3],[1]High confidence
Where the Obolo (Andoni) 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
- Andoni(Homeland)
Akwa Ibom
- Eastern Obolo(Homeland)
Areas are approximate and show where people live. They are not claims of land ownership.
Communities beyond the homeland
Eastern Obolo
Eastern Obolo, Akwa Ibom State: Okoroete, Iko, Educwink, Elek-Okpoon, Agan-asa.[4]High confidence
Obolo agan Mbum-ura: sixteen villages in two clans, Okoroete and Iko.[4]
Fishing: over 65 per cent of the people fish.[4]
Andoni
Andoni, Rivers State: Ngo, Oyorokoto, Okoroboile, Asarama, Ataba, Unyeada.[5]High confidence
The Andoni are of Cross River ancestry and belong to the Obolo; Oyorokoto is said to be the biggest fishing port in West Africa.[5]
Fishing and sea food harvesting.[5]
Language
Obolo, a language of the Lower Cross family (Atlantic-Congo › Volta-Congo › Benue-Congo › Delta Cross › Lower Cross).[1]High confidence
Sources
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