The Yakurr Way of Life
For centuries, the Yakurr people of Ugep have nurtured a rich cultural tradition that touches every aspect of life — from birth to death, harvest to celebration.
Festivals & Celebrations
CULTURAL VALUES OF THE UGEP PEOPLE
People: Ugep (Umor Otutu) Location: Yakurr Local Government Area, Cross River State, Nigeria Subject: Cultural Values and Traditional Worldview Author: Mr. Abam Uket Ofem The...
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UGEP TRADITIONAL PROVERBS AND WISE SAYINGS.
UGEP TRADITIONAL PROVERBS AND WISE SAYINGS BY-(IBIANG WILLIE JUSTICE) Definition of topic: The Ugep traditional proverbs and wise sayings referred to as Ugep short, well-know...
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UGEP NATIVE VEGETABLE: ONE SOUP, MANY FLAVOURS.
A culinary record of indigenous vegetables, preparation methods and food knowledge in Ugep Food is more than nourishment. In many traditional societies, it is also a repository ...
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Native Draw Soup With Melon cakes.
A Taste of Umor, Yakurr Written by Wokeyim Okoi Native name: kogbolo-nànà obah Awèwèn kpò. In Umor, food is more than something placed on the dining table. It is part...
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UGEP NATIVE DRAW SOUP
UGEP NATIVE DRAW SOUP Native name: Kòkpàlàdi Nànà English name: Fern Leaf Soup Ugep Native Draw Soup is a traditional delicacy prepared with fern leaf (Ikpàlàdi) and othe...
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Modern Male Umor (Ugep) Names and Their Meanings
As the naming tradition in Umor (Ugep) continues to evolve, the names given to children today often tell us something about the people who give them. In recent generations, part...
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EBINYANG (OPALAPALA): THE CHIEF PRIEST OF UGEP
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The Etymology of Names in Umor (Ugep)
In Umor (Ugep), names have traditionally been more than just a means of identifying a person. A name can tell a story. It can preserve an event, describe a circumstance, honour a p...
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Aekpe: The Traditional Naming Ceremony of Umor (Ugep)
Among the people of Umor (Ugep), the giving of a name to a child has traditionally been more than simply choosing what the child will be called. It is a cultural act that connects ...
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Traditional Male Umor (Ugep) Names
Names are an important part of the identity and history of a people. In Ugep, some of the names that were commonly given to male children in the past are gradually becoming less co...
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POPULATION AND GEOGRAPHICAL PROFILE OF UGEP.
POPULATION AND GEOGRAPHICAL PROFILE OF UGEP People: Ugep (Umor Otutu) Location: Yakurr Local Government Area, Cross River State, Nigeria Region: Central Cross River State Sub...
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