Songs from the Akwa Ibom and Cross River states of Nigeria

Abstract

Between January 1981 and October 1983, when I carried out investigations into aspects of Nigerian traditional life, the four ethnic groups which I studied were all in the Cross River State. Since then, the State has been divided into the Akwa Ibom and (new) Cross River States. I carried out the investigations while living and working at Uyo, capital of the Akwa Ibom State, and I focused on the Annang, Efik, Ibibio and Oron groups. I made attempts to learn Ibibio (both Annang and Efik are Ibibio dialects). I also investigated other aspects of traditional Annang and Ibibio life such as religion, customs, lineage and music. In the latter, I was especially interested in children's songs, particularly with regard to how they could be used in school curricula.

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