Upper Cross · Nigeria’s peoples
Ukelle
The Ukelle are the second largest people of Yala LGA in Cross River State and also live in Ogoja.
At a glance
- Where do the Ukelle people live?
- Their homeland is in Yala in Cross River State, across 1 local government area.
- What language do the Ukelle speak?
- Kukele, a language of the Upper Cross family (Atlantic-Congo › Volta-Congo › Benue-Congo › Delta Cross › Upper Cross).
Overview
The Ukelle are the second largest people of Yala LGA in Cross River State and also live in Ogoja.[2],[3],[1]Medium confidence
Where the Ukelle 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
- Yala(Shared area)
- Ogoja(Smaller presence)
Areas are approximate and show where people live. They are not claims of land ownership.
Communities beyond the homeland
Ukelle communities
Yala, Cross River State: Wanihem, Wanikade, Wanokom, Ijiraga, Mfuma, Ntrigom.[4]Medium confidence
The Ukelle of Yala LGA are kin to the Orring of Benue and Ebonyi: the Ufia (Utonkon), Ntezi, Effium, Okpoto, Amuda and Okpolo.[4]
Language
Kukele, a language of the Upper Cross family (Atlantic-Congo › Volta-Congo › Benue-Congo › Delta Cross › Upper Cross).[1]High confidence
Sources
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