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Ibibio is an ethnic group located in southeast of the country. They are often considered one of the oldest nation in Nigeria, and yet it is one of the less known nations that live in the region. Their culture is magnificently rich, Ibibio people still follow a lot of traditions and rituals of their ancestors.During the colonial period in Nigeria, the Ibibio Union asked for recognition by the British as a sovereign nation. The #Annang, #Efik, #Ekid, #Oron and #Ibeno share personal names, culture, and traditions with the Ibibio, and speak closely related varieties of Ibibio-Efik which are more or less.

ARTS
The masks and accoutrements of the Ekpo society make up the greatest works of art in Ibibio society. Drumming and music are also important elements in Ekpe ceremonies. The wooden sculpture from this area is also very detailed, and artists are just as likely to capture beauty as they are the hideous forms of evil spirits.
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ORIGIN OF THE PEOPLE
The Ibibio people are reputed to be the earliest inhabitants of the south eastern Nigeria. It is estimated that they arrived at their present abode from very earliest times, about 7000 B.C. In spite of the historical account, it is not clear when the people known as Ibibio arrived the state. According to some scholars, they might have come from the central Benue valley, particularly, the Jukun influence in the old Calabar at some historical time period. Another pointer is the wide-spread use of the manila, a popular currency used by the Jukuns. Coupled with this is the Jukun southern drive to the coast which appears to have been recently compared with the formation of Akwa Ibom settlements in their present location.

BETROTHAL
With modernization sweeping through the country, arranged marriages between young couples may seem unusual, however, it is a practice that still runs among the Ibibios. In ancient times, betrothals before the age of 14 were common but with the adoption of western culture, people are at liberty to marry whoever they chose.
These steps are taken before the marriage proper.
•Ndidiong Utok (knowing the home of your in-law)
•Nkong Udok (knocking at the door)
•Uno Mpo
•Usoro Ndo (marriage proper)

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