Anioma people

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The Anioma people are an Igbo-speaking ethnic group primarily inhabiting the western Niger River region of Delta State in southern Nigeria, known for their rich cultural heritage and distinct dialects.

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Anioma people canonical 3

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Predicate Object
instanceOf Igbo subgroup
ethnic group
country Nigeria
cuisine cassava-based dishes
fish dishes
yam-based dishes
culturalHeritage distinct Igbo dialects
indigenous festivals
traditional crafts
culturalPractice masquerade festivals
new yam festival
traditional marriage rites
dance cultural dances
dialect Enuani dialect
Ika dialect
Ukwuani dialect
ethnonym Anioma
language Igbo language
linked to: Igbo
languageFamily Niger-Congo languages
localGovernmentArea Aniocha North
Aniocha South
Ika North East
Ika South
Ndokwa East
Ndokwa West
Oshimili North
Oshimili South
Ukwuani
meaningOfName good land
music highlife
traditional drumming
primaryLocation Delta State
western Niger River region
region Southern Nigeria NERFINISHED
relatedEthnicGroup Edo people
Igbo people
Urhobo people
religion Christianity
stateSubdivision Delta North Senatorial District
traditionalOccupation farming
fishing
trading
traditionalPoliticalStructure council of elders
traditionalReligion Odinani
traditionalTitle Obi

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