Kono is a village in

Rivers State Rivers State, also known as Rivers, is a state in the Niger Delta region of southern Nigeria (Old Eastern Region). Formed in 1967, when it was split from the former Eastern Region, Rivers State borders include: Imo to the north, Abia and Akwa ...

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. It is situated on the coast in

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Local Government Area, about 45 miles (72.4 km) from Port Harcourt. The dialect spoken in Kono is

, and the people are Ogoni. Former Footballer

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was born and grew up in Kono. The present traditional Ruler in Kono is Mr Anson Monday Nwige. The Community has about four oil wells. It can boast of ethnic and cultural events which include the Waaro festival and Nwikorobee Festival. These festivals attract many visitors.

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Populated places in Rivers State {{RiversNG-geo-stub