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

  1. ^ editing (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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