babyfaceafrica: Wow!!!!....am really greatful...so from your write up..it seems efik and ibibio can understand one another to a large point..but not annang...nice!!....which is easier to learn..I will learn?
Well the older Ibibio who grew up in the old Cross River state before Akwa Ibom state was separated, can understand Efik more because it was the main language spoken then officially in the state. But the younger Ibibio growing up in Akwa Ibom state can only understand a little Efik, mainly the parts similar to Ibibio. Efik may understand Ibibio more than Annang because Ibibios are a majority & lots of them still live in Calabar. Aside from that all 3 can only understand parts of each other languages to an extent, basic parts that are similar. I might say Ibibio is the easiest, but that might be because am Ibibio & that is the language spoken in my family. So it's better to learn the one spoken more around you. The 3 languages are like French, Italian and Spanish. Comparison to Spanish, French and Italian in greeting How are You?
babyfaceafrica: please 1hat is the difference between efik,ibibio and annang?...are the differnet languages?..or dialects of one language?...are the mutually intelligible,meaning are they very similar
I've lived in Abak & Calabar for a while so I can tell you the differences in language. Words could be similar like English: I cannot, Annang: Nkarake, Ibibio: Nkanna, Efik :Nkemeke. Words can also be totaly different like English:feces, Annang:Afid, Ibibio:Uduang, Efik:IfVO.
Example of sentences- English:-1) My house is were we all are/We're all in my house. 2) This is my house Annang:-1) Ilung Ida ke afide ajid itie. 2)Ilung ida ade ami Ibibio: 1) Ufok mmi ke afit nyin iba. 2) Ufok mmi ado mi Efik:-1) Ebiet Idung mmi ke kpukpru nyin idu. 2) Ebiet idung mmi edi emi.
Most Ibibios & Efiks Do Not Understand Annang except the have lived in the Annang region, but yet still language is the most similar aspect of the 3 Groups as their traditions is Completely DIFFERENT!
Here are the Major differences in Cultures between Efik, Annang & Ibibio
Re: Mixed Tribes by ibibiogrl: 1 year & 8 months
Aloy.Emeka:
No difference. Efiks and ibibios are the same. Both understand each others dialect, same language, similar culture and very tiny differences. Even the neighboring igbo don't know the difference. Efiks and ibibios are the least violent specie of Nigerians.
There are many differences between Efik and Ibibio, difference in dressing Efik wear a gown and Elaborate hair dress etc. Ibibio tie 2 wrappers with a blouse, like most south easterners but without coral beads. Also difference in marriage traditions, Efiks coach the bride to be in fattening rooms and there are ceremonies before the actual marriage, ibibios don't. Efik traditions is Rule by Ekpe secret society, Ibibio don't have Ekpe, different traditional gods and different greetings. There are many other differences, the only similarity between Efik and Ibibio is the food and language; although most young Ibibios growing up in Akwa Ibom will only understand a little Efik in the future, since Efik language isn't used in Akwa Ibom. The most similar ethnic group in Akwa Ibom to Efik is Oron. Please refer to this websites for pictures; Efik http://esopefik.tripod.com/efiktradition.html and Efik https://www.nairaland.com/478074/post-pictures-traditional-weddings/10 Ibibio https://www.nairaland.com/478074/post-pictures-traditional-weddings/16
Just as Efik and Ibibio differs Annang also has same differences, but Ananng dress more like the ibibios.
emmye: [color=#990000][/color]pls what is the meaning of Effiong
Effiong is a name after 1 of Efik old market days.(I think Fiongaran or something like that) The female version is Affiong. Same as Etim and Atim, Edet and Arit, Asuquo and Iquo, etc., the are all names from Efik market days and so the are Efik names.
ofeoilly: Ibibio are igbo too. This igbo will soon be made broad to include ibibio. We practically have the same name and culture. We live together and marry each other since forever. Am in love with ibibio.
You must be confusing Ibibio's with other Akwa Ibomites Ibibios don't marry Igbos that much, not as much as Annangs. Also Ibibios don't bear the same names with Igbos, but Annangs do and even share some cultures especially the ones within the boundaries with Igbos. You also must have forgotten about the War between Aros and Ibibio's in which the took a part of Ibibio land. Since then Igbos & Ibibio's don't trust each other, they are good neighbors but that about it. Igbos even talk about that war more on nairaland than Ibibios. Next time you noticed an Akwa Ibomite that is so trusting of an Igbo, especially the ones that live in AKS, per attention. Its probably an Annang not Ibibio.
Enough with the Insults! These differences has already been discussed & explained in a previous threads years ago. OP Fratermathy U should have researched here on Nairaland instead & would have gotten the accurate information to avoid this conflict. Some posters from either tribes have tried to explain the errors but not quite. IBIBIOs, EFIKS & ANNANG are not the same not just because of languages but each practice different cultures and tradition and have different cultural beliefs separate from each other and so they have never been ONE under the same umbrella. As someone who has lived in the 3 region I had explained & given examples in the previous threads. READ DETAILS HERE: https://www.nairaland.com/609355/whats-major-differance-between-igbo
EzeUche__:
Mehn if people think the Igbo are divided, then they should look at the Ibibio speaking peoples.
Efik Ibibio Annang Oron Eket Ibeno
Yet they all view themselves as separate groups even though they speak the same language with minor dialect variations.
pleep: exactly! It's beyond silly. You may remember the recent conflict in akwa ibom between ibibios and annangs. We were killing each other over silly rat politicians and the ibbios said they would vote for their guy even in prison. And don't even get me started on the oron, who think they are some lost tribe from fvcking eygpt.
Ibibiogrl DO YOU SPEAK any of these languages you listed above? If not why are you confidently saying that they understand each other with just minor dialectical differences? Please don't compare your Ikwere/Igbo war to us , because it is not the same situation. Efik, Ibibio and Annang are just like Spanish, Italian and French, the are from the same language family but different. An Efik, Ibibio or Annang can understand parts of each others language, but not fully escept they have lived in the others region. Annang has 3 dialects in it language, also Ibibio has dialects example Eket/Ibeno is a dialect of Ibibio. Even though Eket language can not be fully understood by an Ibibio, they have never denied being Ibibio, they regard themselves as a subgroup of Ibibio, speak Ibibio as a second language and practice the same traditions as Ibibio. Oron regard themselves as a subgroup of Efik, they dress like and practice the same traditions as Efik, although their language can only be understood by themselves; which is why they speak Efik as a second language. They 3 main groups Annang, Efik and Ibibio ARE SEPARATE not just because of different languages but because they also practice different traditions and cultures.
Re: Mixed Tribes by ibibiogrl: 1 year & 8 months Aloy.Emeka:
No difference. Efiks and ibibios are the same. Both understand each others dialect, same language, similar culture and very tiny differences. Even the neighboring igbo don't know the difference. Efiks and ibibios are the least violent specie of Nigerians. Ibibiogrl There are many differences between Efik and Ibibio, difference in dressing Efik wear a gown and Elaborate hair dress etc. Ibibios tie 2 wrappers with a blouse, like most south easterners but without coral beads. Also difference in marriage traditions, Efiks coach the bride to be in fattening rooms and there are ceremonies before the actual marriage, ibibios don't. Efiks tradition is Rule byEkpe secret society, Ibibios don't have Ekpe, different traditional gods and different greetings. There are many other differences, the only similarity between Efik and Ibibio is the food and language; although most young Ibibios growing up in Akwa Ibom will only understand a little Efik in the future, since Efik language isn't used in Akwa Ibom. The most similar ethnic group in Akwa Ibom to Efik is Oron. Please refer to this websites for pictures; Efik http://esopefik.tripod.com/efiktradition.html and Efik http://www.namywedding.com/dream-weddings/22, Ibibio http://ekaandtommy.com/8/5-TRUE-5.htm & Ibibio https://www.nairaland.com/478074/post-pictures-traditional-weddings/16
Like I said it's not the same as you who denied your selves just because of dialectical differences.
EzeUche__:
As this Ibibio girl has clearly shown, these people are more divided than the Ndigbo.
They even want a new state out of such a small state! grin
I luv Ibibio girls though.
And yes I am more Ibibio than her. grin
Ibibiogrl Itai state is old news, actualy 2 state was suppose to be created from Cross River state not one. Also it's not the same as ndi Igbo war, because you guys just have dialectical differences, but you pratice the same traditions.
Ibibiogrl Efiks really came from Cameroon because even in Cross River state Efiks share ancient cultures & tradition with Ejaghams, another ethnic group in Cross River ; whose land stretches from Cameroon to Cross River, so they located both in Nigeria and Cameroon. If they were separated from each other & were all Nigerian groups as U claim undecided Why are their traditional practices & beliefs so different? Why is Ekpe Alien to Ibibio & Annangs? Efiks have their own traditional gods & mermaid spirit, which is alien to Ibibio & Annangs. Annangs have their own taboo & traditional gods which are alien to Ibibios & Efiks. If they were from the same origin ancient traditional practices & beliefs would still remain the same, other groups in Nigeria who claim to be different still practice the same or similar tradition. EXAMPLE OF DIFFERENCES IN DANCE CULTURE
Will you be surprised if I find Annang people accusing Ibibio people of cannibalism? undecided
Ibibiogrl
That is Annang, if it was filmed abroad, then there might be Ibibio youths joining in the Dance but the dance is traditionaly Annang dance called Utah. This is Efik dance Ekombi
Annang cannot accused Ibibio of being cannibals because cannibalism was an ancient Annang tradition.
Ibibio & Efik May only understand the basic part of Annang that is similar to either of those languages, just like Native speaker of English would understand parts of German language that is similar to English & vice versa Example quoting from the Thread which was open by an Annang guy who wanted to know the differences.
pleep But I want to ask you what specific differences do the annang and ibibio have. Like words that don't have the same root or cultural practices that are very different?
ibibiogrl
Traditionally Annang have their own beliefs like dance/instrument(blowing the elephant horn and dance shaking their waste standing upright), masquerades and gods which is different and separate from Ibibio ones(Ibibio dance shaking their waste and buttocks mending waste downwards). Annang traditions has to do more with juju practice, also their juju is said to be 1 of the most if not the most powerful in Nigeria, that's 1 reason Ibibios don't mess with Annangs spiritualy. 2nd & most popular reason is cannibalism. Which is why others like Ibibios dont want to step foot in an Annang area. The cannibalism fear was worst during and after the colonial period. Annang and Ibibio were never truly one, your parent will know more about typical Annang traditions.
But having lived in Abak & Calabar for a while I can tell you the differences in language. Words could be similar like English: I cannot, Annang: Nkarake, Ibibio: Nkanna, Efik :Nkemeke. Words can also be totaly different like English:feces, Annang:Afid, Ibibio:Uduang, Efik:IfVO.
Example of sentences- English:-1) My house is were we all are/We're all in my house. 2) This is my house Annang:-1) Ilung Ida ke afide ajid itie. 2)Ilung ida ade ami Ibibio: 1) Ufok mmi ke afit nyin iba. 2) Ufok mmi ado mi Efik:-1) Ebiet Idung mmi ke kpukpru nyin idu. 2) Ebiet idung mmi edi emi.
Most Ibibios & Efiks Do Not Understand Annang escept the have lived in the Annang region, but yet still language is the most similar aspect of the 3 Groups as their traditions is Completely DIFFERENT!
Sowell25: Ibibiogirl,what is so special about your primitive,slavish and inferior Ibibio that you are proud of? is it because thief Akpabio a non Ibibio ,has used Oron's wealth to give uyo a little facelift? is that why you are now "proudly Ibibio"? you know what they say "You can take a slave out of the cage,but you can't take the cage out of the slave" . the ibibios are some of the most ignorant and primitive people . You better be careful when you open your dirty mouth talking About the Great Akpakib Oro Nation(most Oronians regard ibibios as inferior) . Oronians are superior to all their neighbors in everything,Intelligence,Beauty,sex,strenght,pride) .is it any wonder that they are the only ones among their neighbors who refer to themselves as a nation . Oron which is strategically located with a natural deep seabead habour at JamesTown AKA Ibaka ,generates 55percent of homes in Ewet Housing are owned by Igbos and Oronians .Most businesses and companies in uyo are owned by Oronians. I know numerous Oronians renting to Ibibios ) Almost all my relatives in calabar,uyo,lagos,abuja,own majority ibibio and few annang slaves(house boy/girl). Efik and Oron are more refined in nature,cultural and behavioral pattern. Oron is not a subgroup of Efik whose landmass is just a quater of Oron's Parrot Island,and whose population is not up to Half Oron's population. the only reason Oron shares some cultures with efik is due to the fact that they both have been friendly neighbors and Allies since the ancient times. Efik or calabar is simply just more popular because of it's former status as a colonial capital. Oron and efik have a natural Affinity.
Spoken Like a True Ignorant Mad Slave What are U smoking U better tell someone Smart & educated to READ what I wrote to U. There I was sympathizing with an intelligent Oro about their never holding a reasonable post in Akwa Ibom agreeing that Oron should've never been separated from their Kin in Cross River State & yet U are uttering pure gibberish Not even in your dreams would U own or sell anything to Ibibios. I would not respond anymore to your mad Rants!
Nonetheless I find the whole thing quite stupid and unfortunate - a true sign that some people do not understand how unhelpful these petty divisions are, and they are very petty. The differences in the language between Annang and Ibibio is what happens with any language when there is no written form, it becomes distorted over distance - that is still not enough for it be anything other than a dialect.
My overriding point is this - these petty squabbles are something that should be seen as an embarrassment, not something noble to be defended. The differences are accentuated so as to call for new states and the greater division of the nation - not for anyone's long term benefit. We should be trying to do away with as many of these peculiar barriers as we can, not support them - what good have they done anyone in Nigeria?
Again Do You Speak Annang?? I know you don't speak it & I have given you the examples in sentences and words yet you're still arguing that the differences are minor Besides I wrote & explained that the differences was not the language but the culture. We have never been the same or practice the same tradition as Annang. Infact the creation of Akwa Ibom state forced us Ibibios to live & integrate more with Annangs.
mmsen: I've read your links - it just looks like someone scratching around trying to establish some form of superiority or separatism than showing any genuine differences.
I'm not sure what you hope to achieve by further dividing Nigerian peoples into smaller factions - it seems like an odd quest with no benefit for anyone. When did the term 'Anang' come to mean a separate group or language? Who was it that created the term and for what purpose?
WHAT YOU HAVE REFUSED TO ACCEPT is that the 3 groups have always been separate before the colonial period & each group sees itself as Superior above the other, infact it was because of 1 group trying to dorminate the other that led to the Creation of Akwa Ibom & how Efik(check the meaning of Efik) got their official name, also Annang have been Campaigning for a state of their own since the creation of Akwa Ibom.
pleep: exactly! It's beyond silly. You may remember the recent conflict in akwa ibom between ibibios and annangs. We were killing each other over silly rat politicians and the ibbios said they would vote for their guy even in prison. And don't even get me started on the oron, who think they are some lost tribe from fvcking eygpt.
You need to read more about Efik, Annang and Ibibio, because these groups have always been separate from the begining. Ironicaly you mocked Oron from coming from Egypt, when Annang claim to have migrated from Egypt and stayed in Ghana, (which is how the got their name) before migrating down to their current land, also why Annang want to name their state Itai. Efik and Oron migrated down from Cameron.
Efiks really came from Cameroon because even in Cross River state Efiks share ancient cultures & tradition with Ejaghams, another ethnic group in Cross River state; whose land stretches from Cameroon to Cross River, so they located both in Nigeria and Cameroon. If they were separated from each other & were all Nigerian groups as U claim Why are their traditional practices & beliefs so different? Why is Ekpe Alien to Ibibio & Annangs? Efiks have their own traditional gods & mermaid spirit, which is alien to Ibibio & Annangs. Annangs have their own taboo & traditional gods which are alien to Ibibios & Efiks. If they were from the same origin ancient traditional practices & beliefs would still remain the same, other groups in Nigeria who claim to be different still practice the same or similar tradition. EXAMPLE OF DIFFERENCES IN DANCE CULTURE
Will you be surprised if I find Annang people accusing Ibibio people of cannibalism?
That is Annang, if it was filmed abroad, then there might be Ibibio youths joining in the Dance but the dance is traditionaly Annang dance called Utah.
Annang cannot accused Ibibio of being cannibals because cannibalism was an ancient Annang tradition.
You Were talking about Superiority? Here is a Quote from a Typical Annang Guy
ocelot2006: Wow..hold it right there. Cannibalism in Annang land?! Absolute rubbish!! The only reason you Ibibios are scared of Annangs is not because we're cannibals, but because we're a no-nonsense tribe that will easily draw our matchets from their respective goat-skin sheaths and use them on anyone that offends us, ibibios included.
And your point about us being too fetish is kinda funny, 'cos we Annangs thought it was the other way round.
English is a hybrid language with elements from German but also other languages, such as French and Latin because those are the people who have dominated political life in England over the centuries.
The difference between Anang and Ibibio is much less than that. Native English speakers do not understand French, Latin or German, unless they have been taught the language - this is not the case with Anang and Ibibio.
I guess I have to do this since you Refuse to Read Am going to quote from the Nairaland thread whose link I posted. Do you Speak Annang or any of the 3 languages? Am assuming U don't, because Annang is also a Hybrid language with elements of Ibibio & Efik & something else; same as you understood & wrote about English & German. Native speakers of Ibibio & Efik May only understand the basic part of Annang that is similar to either of those languages, just like Native speaker of English would understand parts of German language that is similar to English & vice versa Example quoting from the Thread which was open by an Annang guy who wanted to know the differences.
pleep: But I want to ask you what specific differences do the annang and ibibio have. Like words that don't have the same root or cultural practices that are very different?
ibibiogrl: Traditionally Annang have their own beliefs like dance/instrument(blowing the elephant horn and dance shaking their waste standing upright), masquerades and gods which is different and separate from Ibibio ones(Ibibio dance shaking their waste and buttocks mending waste downwards). Annang traditions has to do more with juju practice, also their juju is said to be 1 of the most if not the most powerful in Nigeria, that's 1 reason Ibibios don't mess with Annangs spiritualy. 2nd & most popular reason is cannibalism. Which is why others like Ibibios dont want to step foot in an Annang area. The cannibalism fear was worst during and after the colonial period. Annang and Ibibio were never truly one, your parent will know more about typical Annang traditions.
But having lived in Abak & Calabar for a while I can tell you the differences in language. Words could be similar like English: I cannot, Annang: Nkarake, Ibibio: Nkanna, Efik :Nkemeke. Words can also be totaly different like English:feces, Annang:Ahfeed, Ibibio:Uduang, Efik:IfVO.
Example of sentences- English:-1) My house is were we all are/We're all in my house. 2) This is my house Annang:-1) Ilung Ida ke afide ajid itie. 2)Ilung ida ade ami Ibibio: 1) Ufok mmi ke afit nyin iba. 2) Ufok mmi ado mi Efik:-1) Ebiet Idung mmi ke kpukpru nyin idu. 2) Ebiet idung mmi edi emi.
Most Ibibios & Efiks Do Not Understand Annang escept the have lived in the Annang region, but yet still language is the most similar aspect of the 3 Groups as their traditions is Completely different.
ibibiogrl: Comparism to Spanish, French and Italian in greeting How are You?
Annang: Atie die? (Pronuced as) Atie lie? Ibibio: Aba die? Efik: Etie didie? (die pronounce as Dear)
Spanish: Cómo estás? French: Comment ça va? Italian : Come sta ? (why are they not 1?)
So now you can see that Ibibio, Annang and Efik in language are just like French, Spanish and Italian.
mmsen: Because the people wear their clothes slightly differently and they pronounce a few words differently, that makes them a different ethnic group?
That is the most asinine reason ever.
German has many dialects and different modes of dress.
Likewise Italian.
British English has various different accents/dialects.
No one is calling them different languages or representing different ethnic groups.
I'm not sure what people like think will be gained by constantly subdividing people because of the most pathetic of reason.s
It's because people like you were the ones calling them Calabar people, which is why you didn't know that they were never the same but always different. I gave you several links that explained the differences in details but you Refused to READ. U were complaining that" No one has been able to explain to me how the Annangs are different from the others" yet I gave you the links to the differences since mine was a summary, but you are still complaining. I also gave you a link to a thread here that explained the differences in details, but again you refused to READ Are you that LAZY? I don't have time now to copy the detail differences from those links to paste here. So I will use your example to explain it back in you.
Annangs, Ibibio's & Efiks are just like Britain's English and German whose languages are similar but cultures DIFFERENT. They are just like if the English moved to live in Germany land or vice versa & their languages became similar overtime(as similar as German is to English) but they each still Maintained & Practice their original traditions including dressing as you noted & call themselves by their original name. But because they live close together and their language sounds similar to you. You feel that they were the same people who split from each other But they are not! As German & English are not the same, despite speaking a similar language, so Annang Efik & Ibibio are just like German & English
baybeeboi: Available evidence indicates that the original homeland of Ibibio is at Usak Edet (Isangele) in the Cameroon. According to Ford and Jones, the Ibibio settlement of Isangele now forms a small tribe in the Kumba Division of Cameroon. Upon leaving the Cameroon territory, the Ibibio arrived at their present location following two major directions.Probably about 8000 BC one group reached Nigeria by an overland route and settled at Ibom (Arochuku) there they erected the famous shrine now known as the Long Juju of Arochuku. From Ibom some of the Ibibio people spread to Abak, Uyo, Ikot Ekpene, and other areas of what is known as the mainland of Cross River State.
That is A Bogus Research & is Wrong Usak Edet has nothing to do with Ibibio but everything to do with Efik. Also the Origins and differences of Ibibio, Annang & Efik was already discussed here on Nairaland. READ more Here https://www.nairaland.com/609355/whats-major-differance-between-igbo
mmsen: They're all the same people, just separated by water over time.
No one has been able to explain to me how the Annangs are different from the others. At best it appears to be a dialect, it most certainly is not a different language.
They Are Not The Same! If you had research here on Nairaland, you would have seen that your questions was answered already 4yrs ago.
Osc: some Research baffles me. The Ibibios and Annangs that have similar Language with Efiks where are they from?
Speaking similar languages does not mean we have the same Origin, as Efik & Annangs may have spoken a completely different language b4migrating down to the Ibibio area and picking up or being influenced by the language of Ibibio but still maintaining some parts of their original language as some words in the 3 languages don't have any relationship atall. Also the 3 languages are as similar as French, Spanish & Italian. The Origins and differences between the 3 groups have already been discussed Here; https://www.nairaland.com/609355/whats-major-differance-between-igbo
Wefiak1414: am proud of the efik, mean while what will happen to ORO people that migrated out from efik. Cos Akwa Ibom they are cheating them badly. Should they go to where they came from.
I have always felt they shouldn't have been separated but I heard it was due to the river dividing Oron more to Akwa Ibom. I think they should try to become a part of Cross River or an island of Cross River State atleast
gsparks01: are there no Efik speaking ppl in Akwa Ibom??
No There are none, but there are Efik 2nd speakers like Oron who are a sub-group of Efik & share cultures with Efik. Also Uruan who are Ibibios but share some history with Efik & pratice some Efik cultures.
mmsen: Just curious, what is the difference between Annang and Ibibio?
The language sounds similar, the customs are similar so where is the difference?
Here are the differences between Efik, Annang & Ibibio
Re: Mixed Tribes by ibibiogrl: 1 year & 8 months Aloy.Emeka:
No difference. Efiks and ibibios are the same. Both understand each others dialect, same language, similar culture and very tiny differences. Even the neighboring igbo don't know the difference. Efiks and ibibios are the least violent specie of Nigerians.
There are many differences between Efik and Ibibio, difference in dressing Efik wear a gown and Elaborate hair dress etc. Ibibio tie 2 wrappers with a blouse, like most south easterners but without coral beads. Also difference in marriage traditions, Efiks coach the bride to be in fattening rooms and there are ceremonies before the actual marriage, ibibios don't. Efik traditions is Rule by Ekpe secret society, Ibibio don't have Ekpe, different traditional gods and different greetings. There are many other differences, the only similarity between Efik and Ibibio is the food and language; although most young Ibibios growing up in Akwa Ibom will only understand a little Efik in the future, since Efik language isn't used in Akwa Ibom. The most similar ethnic group in Akwa Ibom to Efik is Oron. Please refer to this websites for pictures; Efik http://esopefik.tripod.com/efiktradition.html and Efik http://www.namywedding.com/dream-weddings/22, Ibibio http://ekaandtommy.com/8/5-TRUE-5.htm & Ibibio https://www.nairaland.com/478074/post-pictures-traditional-weddings/16
tonychristopher: [/sup]IKWERES ARE FAKE AND DIS ORIENTED IGBOS... THE JUDAS AND PETER OF IGBO TRIBE WE GOT THEM IN EVERY[sup]IKWERES ARE FAKE AND DIS ORIENTED IGBOS... THE JUDAS AND PETER OF IGBO TRIBE WE GOT THEM IN EVERYIKWERES ARE FAKE AND DIS ORIENTED IGBOS... THE JUDAS AND PETER OF IGBO TRIBE WE GOT THEM IN EVERYo TRIBE.. YORUBA GOT THEM IN EGUN AND OKUN WHILE EFIK GOT THEM IN ANNANG AND IBIBIO AND IJAWS GOT THEM IN ILAJES AND ONDOA AND EDO IJAWS SO THEY AINT NEWS
BUT THEY ARE IGBOS BUT TURNED THEMSELVES TO FAKE ASS DUDES... SO SORRY JUST DEPENDING ON OIL AND LAZYING AROUND AND HATING THEIR BROTHERS... THE MOST ZENOPHOBIC GROUP OF IGBOS
SO SORRY I CALL THEM LOST SOULS BRO... MY UNCLE IS FROM THERE AND ELELE TO BE PRISCISE
Please don't compare your Ikwere/Igbo war to us, Because it is not the same situation. Efik, Ibibio and Annang are just like Spanish, Italian and French, the are from the same language family but different. An Efik, Ibibio or Annang can understand parts of each others language, but not fully escept they have lived in the others region. Annang has 3 dialects in it language, also Ibibio has dialects example Eket/Ibeno is a dialect of Ibibio. Even though Eket language can not be fully understood by an Ibibio, they have never denied being Ibibio, they regard themselves as a subgroup of Ibibio, speak Ibibio as a second language and practice the same traditions as Ibibio. Oron regard themselves as a subgroup of Efik, they dress like and practice the same traditions as Efik, although their language can only be understood by themselves; which is why they speak Efik as a second language. They 3 main groups Annang, Efik and Ibibio ARE SEPARATE not just because of different languages but because they also practice different traditions and cultures.
Re: Mixed Tribes by ibibiogrl: 1 year & 8 months
Aloy.Emeka:
No difference. Efiks and ibibios are the same. Both understand each others dialect, same language, similar culture and very tiny differences. Even the neighboring igbo don't know the difference. Efiks and ibibios are the least violent specie of Nigerians.
There are many differences between Efik and Ibibio, difference in dressing Efik wear a gown and Elaborate hair dress etc. Ibibios tie 2 wrappers with a blouse, like most south easterners but without coral beads. Also difference in marriage traditions, Efiks coach the bride to be in fattening rooms and there are ceremonies before the actual marriage, ibibios don't. Efiks tradition is Rule byEkpe secret society, Ibibios don't have Ekpe, different traditional gods and different greetings. There are many other differences, the only similarity between Efik and Ibibio is the food and language; although most young Ibibios growing up in Akwa Ibom will only understand a little Efik in the future, since Efik language isn't used in Akwa Ibom. The most similar ethnic group in Akwa Ibom to Efik is Oron. Please refer to this websites for pictures; Efik http://esopefik.tripod.com/efiktradition.html and Efik http://www.namywedding.com/dream-weddings/22, Ibibio http://ekaandtommy.com/8/5-TRUE-5.htm & Ibibio https://www.nairaland.com/478074/post-pictures-traditional-weddings/16
Culture › Re: Beautiful Names In Efik/ibibio by ibibiogrl: 1:00pm On Dec 06, 2016
Ibibios don't marry Igbos that much, not as much as Annangs. Also Ibibios don't bear the same names with Igbos, but Annangs do and even share some cultures especially the ones within the boundaries with Igbos. 
These differences has already been discussed & explained in a previous threads years ago. OP Fratermathy U should have researched here on Nairaland instead & would have gotten the accurate information to avoid this conflict. Some posters from either tribes have tried to explain the errors but not quite. IBIBIOs, EFIKS & ANNANG are not the same not just because of languages but each practice different cultures and tradition and have different cultural beliefs separate from each other and so they have never been ONE under the same umbrella. As someone who has lived in the 3 region I had explained & given examples in the previous threads. READ DETAILS HERE: https://www.nairaland.com/609355/whats-major-differance-between-igbo 
U better tell someone Smart & educated to READ what I wrote to U. There I was sympathizing with an intelligent Oro about their never holding a reasonable post in Akwa Ibom agreeing that Oron should've never been separated from their Kin in Cross River State & yet U are uttering pure gibberish 
[/sup]IKWERES ARE FAKE AND DIS ORIENTED IGBOS... THE JUDAS AND PETER OF IGBO TRIBE WE GOT THEM IN EVERY[sup]IKWERES ARE FAKE AND DIS ORIENTED IGBOS... THE JUDAS AND PETER OF IGBO TRIBE WE GOT THEM IN EVERYIKWERES ARE FAKE AND DIS ORIENTED IGBOS... THE JUDAS AND PETER OF IGBO TRIBE WE GOT THEM IN EVERYo TRIBE.. YORUBA GOT THEM IN EGUN AND OKUN WHILE EFIK GOT THEM IN ANNANG AND IBIBIO AND IJAWS GOT THEM IN ILAJES AND ONDOA AND EDO IJAWS SO THEY AINT NEWS