SOCIO-CULTURAL INFLUENCE OF EKPO IN ANNANGLAND: A CASE STUDY OF ETIM EKPO LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA
Abstract
research project examines the socio-cultural influence of Ekpo in Annangland: a study of Etim Ekpo Local Government Area. Ekpo cult among the people is a icle for social stability and cohesion. The Annang people recognized the place of the ors and gave them appropriate veneration and reverence as they were seen as representatives in the spirit world. The main objectives of this project is to
te the role of Ekpo in the Annang society, to find out whether Ekpo society is still
:essary in the contemporary society. Moreso, to identify the socio-cultural influence of society and to proffer solution that will revive the Ekpo cult in the society today. finding from the research shows that the Ekpo society forms a channel through rich peoples' ideas, norms, values, information and entertainment could be stages for
Annang people for appreciation and understanding.
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