Ukwuani people

The Ukwuani people (also called Ndokwa people are a subgroup of the Igbo people located in the southern part of Nigeria in the western part of the Niger Delta and other areas.^[1]

Origin

Their origin is debated, with the narrative being that they are from Igbo and Benin. This has been challenged by Paul O. Opone, a lecturer at Delta State University, Abraka who argues that the evidence shows that they are of Igbo origin.^[2]

Notable people

Buchi, comedian^[3]
Enebeli Elebuwa, actor and producer^[4]
Uti Nwachukwu, model and actor; winner of Big Brother Africa: All-Stars^[5]
Peter Odili, former governor of Rivers State^[6]
Sunday Oliseh, footballer
Patrick Osakwe, former senator
Friday Osanebi, deputy speaker, Delta State House of Assembly
Emeka Ossai, actor, producer and model

References

^ editing (2020-11-28). "South-South, Ndokwa/Ukwani Land: Looking Inwards By Evans Ufeli Esq". Sahara Reporters. Retrieved 2022-03-30.
^ Opone, Paul (2017). "Are the Ukwuanis Benin or Igbo? a study of origin and migration". UJAH: Unizik Journal of Arts and Humanities. 18.
^ "From hustling in Warri to Ghana Jollof: How Buchi became one of Nigeria's finest comedians". Showmax Stories. 2021-12-07. Retrieved 2022-03-30.
^ "Late Nollywood icon, Enebeli Elebuwa, buried in Lagos | Premium Times Nigeria". 2013-01-11. Retrieved 2022-03-30.
^ "Uti: Everything I grew up watching on TV is what I do now". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. 2021-12-18. Retrieved 2022-03-30.
^ "History of Ndoni". NDONI NATIONAL ASSOCIATION USA, INC. Retrieved 2026-04-19.

External links

Ethnologue entry

[1] ting (2020-11-28). "South-South, Ndokwa/Ukwani Land: Looking Inwards By Evans Ufeli Esq". Sahara Reporters. Retrieved 2022-03-30.

[2] Opone, Paul (2017). "Are the Ukwuanis Benin or Igbo? a study of origin and migration". UJAH: Unizik Journal of Arts and Humanities. 18.

[3] "From hustling in Warri to Ghana Jollof: How Buchi became one of Nigeria's finest comedians". Showmax Stories. 2021-12-07. Retrieved 2022-03-30.

[4] "Late Nollywood icon, Enebeli Elebuwa, buried in Lagos | Premium Times Nigeria". 2013-01-11. Retrieved 2022-03-30.

[5] "Uti: Everything I grew up watching on TV is what I do now". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. 2021-12-18. Retrieved 2022-03-30.

[6] "History of Ndoni". NDONI NATIONAL ASSOCIATION USA, INC. Retrieved 2026-04-19.

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State capital: Asaba
Local government areas	Aniocha North Aniocha South Bomadi Burutu Ethiope East Ethiope West Ika North East Ika South Isoko North Isoko South Ndokwa East Ndokwa West Okpe Oshimili North Oshimili South Patani Sapele Udu Ughelli North Ughelli South Uvwie Warri North Warri South Warri South West