Ibibio, people of southeastern Nigeria, mainly in the Cross River state. They speak dialects of Efik-Ibibio, a language now grouped within the Benue-Congo branch of the Niger-Congo language family.

Which part of Nigeria is Ibibio?

The Ibibio people (English: /ɪbɪˈbiːəʊ/) are a coastal people in southern Nigeria. They are mostly found in Akwa Ibom and Cross River. They are related to the Annang, Igbo and Efik peoples.

What is the origin of Ibibio?

The Ibibio people are Jews from the Northern Kingdom of Israel who migrated to Egypt during the travails proceeding the Babylonian captivity. They further migrated to Ethiopia, Sudan and settled in Usak Edet near the Cameroon Mountains.