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| Introduction | The origin of Ekpe: Ekpe is said to have originated from Isangele Sub-Division, in Ndian Division, South West Province, Republic of Cameroon. It was invented by the Oroko people of the Isangele Tribe about three thousand years ago. It first spread North, South West, and across the Atlantic Ocean. North – It gradually spread north through the natives of Ndian Division into present day Manyu Division. It entered Manyu through the Ejagham villages bordering Ndian Division. South West – The South West movement continued until Ekpe reached Calabar through the Efut Tribe. As a matter of fact, the Efut tribe in Calabar originated from Isangele and Ekondo Titi Sub-Divisions in Ndian Division, South West Province, Cameroon. West – Seafaring tribes from Ghana and Liberia transported it to their areas. It is said to have expanded into the muslim world of West Africa, into Mali and Mauritania |
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