Ukwuani people
Ethnicity in Nigeria
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Origin
Their origin is debated, with the narrative being that they are from Igbo and Benin.[8] 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.[9] The Ukwuani were categorized as Western-Igbo in ethnic anthropological books in the last century like The Ibo and Ibibio-speaking Peoples of South-eastern Nigeria[10][1] with the language being a dialect of Igbo[2](page 136)
Notable people
- Buchi, comedian[11]
- Enebeli Elebuwa, actor and producer[12]
- Uti Nwachukwu, model and actor; winner of Big Brother Africa: All-Stars[13]
- Peter Odili, former governor of Rivers State[14]
- Sunday Oliseh, footballer
- Patrick Osakwe, former senator
- Friday Osanebi, deputy speaker, Delta State House of Assembly
- Emeka Ossai, actor, producer and model