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Efik Literature
Efik literature () is literature spoken or written in the Efik language, particularly by Efik people or speakers of the Efik language. Traditional Efik literature can be classified as follows; Ase (), Uto (), Mbụk (consisting of myths, legends and historical stories), Ñke (consisting of riddles, proverbs and tongue twisters) and Ikwọ (consisting of songs of various purposes such as religious purposes and mockery purposes).#refAye1967, Aye, Old Calabar, p.32 Other aspects of Efik literature include prose and drama (Mbre). Before the arrival of the missionaries in 1846, much of what consisted of Efik literature was oral literature. By the late 1840s, Efik literature gradually transitioned into written form. The missionaries were instrumental in this transition. These christian missionaries aided in the setting up of schools across Old Calabar. At these schools, the Efik were shown how to write in the Efik language using the latin alphabets.#refMcfarlan1957, Mcfarlan, p.34 The ea ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Efik Language
Efik (''Usem Efịk'') is the indigenous language of the Efik people, who are situated in the present-day Cross River state and Akwa Ibom state of Nigeria, as well as in the North-West of Cameroon. The Efik language is mutually intelligible with other lower Cross River languages such as Ibibio, Annang, Oro and Ekid but the degree of intelligibility in the case of Oro and Ekid is unidirectional; in other words, speakers of these languages speak and understand Efik (and Ibibio) but not vice versa. The Efik vocabulary has been enriched and influenced by external contact with the British, Portuguese and other surrounding communities such as Balondo, Oron, Efut, Okoyong, Efiat and Ekoi (Qua). Classification The Efik Language has undergone several linguistic classifications since the 19th century. The first attempt at classifying the Efik Language was by Dr. Baikie in 1854. Baikie, p.420 Dr Baikie had stated, "All the coast dialects from One to Old Kalabar, are, either di ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Elizabeth II
Elizabeth II (Elizabeth Alexandra Mary; 21 April 1926 – 8 September 2022) was Queen of the United Kingdom and other Commonwealth realms from 6 February 1952 until her death in 2022. She was queen regnant of 32 sovereign states during her lifetime, and was head of state of 15 realms at the time of her death. Her reign of 70 years and 214 days was the longest of any British monarch and the longest verified reign of any female monarch in history. Elizabeth was born in Mayfair, London, as the first child of the Duke and Duchess of York (later King George VI and Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother). Her father acceded to the throne in 1936 upon the abdication of his brother Edward VIII, making the ten-year-old Princess Elizabeth the heir presumptive. She was educated privately at home and began to undertake public duties during the Second World War, serving in the Auxiliary Territorial Service. In November 1947, she married Philip Mountbatten, a former prince ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Eyamba V
Eyamba V (Edem Ekpenyong Offiong Okoho Efiom Ekpo Efiom Ekpo) popularly known as Johnny Young by his Liverpool friends and known to the Efik people as Eyamba V, was the Obong of Akwa Akpa, Old Calabar and the fifth Iyamba of Leopard society, Ekpe Efik Iboku.#refHart1964, Hart, p.55 His father was Ekpenyong Offiong Okoho also known as Eyamba III. His mother was Edim Ekpenyong Ekpe Oku, a daughter of Ekpenyong Ekpe Oku also known as Eyamba II. Succession as Iyamba V Paternally and maternally, Edem Ekpenyong as he was known at birth, came from a line of Iyamba title holders. His father was Iyamba III. He was a grandson of Iyamba II and a grand-nephew to Essien Ekpe Oku who was Iyamba I.#refOku1989, Oku, p.43 The fourth Iyamba came from the Duke Ephraim line. To consolidate their power, some Mbọñ of Calabar would obtain the Iyamba title to acquire traditional and political authority. The acquisition of this title would enhance the authority of the elected Obong and would expedi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Oxford University
Oxford () is a city in England. It is the county town and only city of Oxfordshire. In 2020, its population was estimated at 151,584. It is north-west of London, south-east of Birmingham and north-east of Bristol. The city is home to the University of Oxford, the oldest university in the English-speaking world; it has buildings in every style of English architecture since late Anglo-Saxon. Oxford's industries include motor manufacturing, education, publishing, information technology and science. History The history of Oxford in England dates back to its original settlement in the Saxon period. Originally of strategic significance due to its controlling location on the upper reaches of the River Thames at its junction with the River Cherwell, the town grew in national importance during the early Norman period, and in the late 12th century became home to the fledgling University of Oxford. The city was besieged during The Anarchy in 1142. The university rose to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chief Ernest E
Chief may refer to: Title or rank Military and law enforcement * Chief master sergeant, the ninth, and highest, enlisted rank in the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Space Force * Chief of police, the head of a police department * Chief of the boat, the senior enlisted sailor on a U.S. Navy submarine * Chief petty officer, a non-commissioned officer or equivalent in many navies * Chief warrant officer, a military rank Other titles * Chief of the Name, head of a family or clan * Chief mate, or Chief officer, the highest senior officer in the deck department on a merchant vessel * Chief of staff, the leader of a complex organization * Fire chief, top rank in a fire department * Scottish clan chief, the head of a Scottish clan * Tribal chief, a leader of a tribal form of government * Chief, IRS-CI, the head and chief executive of U.S. Internal Revenue Service, Criminal Investigation Places * Chief Mountain, Montana, United States * Stawamus Chief or the Chief, a granite dome ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ekpo Nta Amaku
Ekpo is a surname and given name. Notable people with the name include: Surname: * Akpan Hogan Ekpo (born 1954), Nigerian economist and professor * Comfort Ekpo (born 1954), Nigerian Vice Chancellor at the University of Uyo * Efioanwan Ekpo (born 1984), Nigerian female footballer * Emmanuel Ekpo (born 1987), Nigerian footballer * Felix Ekpo (born 1981), Nigerian weightlifter competing in the 77 kg category * Florence Ekpo-Umoh (born 1977), Nigerian-German sprinter who specializes in the 400 metres * Friday Ekpo (born 1969), Nigerian footballer * Isaac Ekpo (born 1982), Nigerian boxer *Margaret Ekpo (1914–2006), Nigerian women's rights activist * Mfon Ekpo (born 1982), Nigerian entrepreneur and author * Moses Ekpo, Nigerian politician, Deputy Governor of Akwa Ibom State Given name: * Bassey Ekpo Bassey (born 1949), Nigerian journalist, politician and traditional ruler of the Efik people of the Akwa Akpa kingdom * Ekpo Eyo (1931–2011), Nigerian scholar mostly known for his wo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
