Ukwuani people
Igbo subgroup in Nigeria
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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