Bahumono people
 Bahumono traditional dancer | |
| Total population | |
|---|---|
| 58,000 (1989, est)[1] | |
| Regions with significant populations | |
| Abi, Cross River | |
 Nigeria | 58,000[1] |
| Languages | |
| Kohumono | |
| Religion | |
| Christianity, Traditional African religions | |
| Related ethnic groups | |
| Yakurr, Efik, Orring people, Igbo people, Ekoi people, Biase and Anang | |
The Bahumono (Ehumono, Kohumono) people are the ethnic group in Nigeria located primarily in the Abi local government area of Cross River State.[2] They are the largest ethnic group in the region.[3]
They speak the Kohumono language.[4]
History
The Ehumono live along the Cross River and are known to have migrated from Hotumusa around the region of a rock called Ekpon á Rara, which they claim to be their spiritual and ancestral home.[5] The tribe consists of eight villages namely; Ebijakara (Ebriba), Ebom, Ediba, Usumutong, Anong, Igonigoni, Afafanyi, and Abeugo.[6] They are closely related to the Efik, Waawa , Yakurr , Akunakuna, Ekoi people and Annang people.[7]
The Bahumono people during the pre colonial period were adamant to accept the laws of the British administration.[8] They and other upper Cross River tribes foiled the Cross River expedition of 1895, 1896 and 1898 leading to the massacre of several British personnel. [9][10][11] They were once part of the Aro Confederacy.[12]
Culture and tradition
The Bahumono Culture and tradition shares similarities with the neighboring communities [citation needed]. Individuals trace their origin and ancestry through the Eshi which literally means womb or navel, people from the same eshi are considered as brothers and sisters and will trace their origin to the same father and mother similar to the Ananng people.[13] Apart from the Eshi, villages are further divided into Rovone.
The practice of the Ekpe secret society and fattening room is widely observed while few people practice the Bahumono religion [citation needed].
Festivals
Major Bahumono festivals include;
- Rathobai [14]
- Afu wrestling festival [15]
- Masquerade parade [16]
- Oboko [17]
- The annual Humono festival[18]
- The traditional boat racing challenge [19]
- Obam [20]
Cuisine
The Bahumono traditional food is similar to the Efik,Igbo and other Cross River communities.Major dishes include
- Fufu [citation needed]
- Okho(Oha) soup [citation needed]
- Edikang Ikong [citation needed]
- Ehkpan [citation needed]
See also
References
- ^ a b Joshua Project - Kohumono,Bahumono in Nigeria
- ^ "The Bahumono People Of Cross River • Connect Nigeria". Connect Nigeria. 2021-04-26. Retrieved 2022-08-26.
- ^ "The Bahumono People Of Cross River • Connect Nigeria". Connect Nigeria. 2021-04-26. Retrieved 2022-08-26.
- ^ Ekpo, Samuel Etan. (1993). Unwe a Khohumono. [S.E. Ekpo]. ISBN 978-2210-00-5. OCLC 606194101.
- ^ "About Abi Local Government". Cross River Hub. Retrieved 2021-09-14.
- ^ Nigeria, Media (2022-03-01). "History Of Abi LGA, Cross River State". Media Nigeria. Retrieved 2022-08-26.
- ^ "The Bahumono People Of Cross River • Connect Nigeria". Connect Nigeria. 2021-04-26. Retrieved 2022-08-26.
- ^ "The Bahumono People Of Cross River • Connect Nigeria". Connect Nigeria. 2021-04-26. Retrieved 2022-08-26.
- ^ "British massacred in Africa;Cross River expedition defeated by the Ediba tribes". The New York times. 2 February 1898. Retrieved 1 November 2020.
- ^ "British fight in West Africa.; Capt. Fenton killed in an engagement against the Ediba tribes". The New York times. 5 February 1898. Retrieved 1 November 2020.
- ^ "Cross River Natives". African Affairs. 4 (XV): 383–385. April 1905. doi:10.1093/oxfordjournals.afraf.a093919. ISSN 1468-2621.
- ^ "The Bahumono People Of Cross River • Connect Nigeria". Connect Nigeria. 2021-04-26. Retrieved 2022-08-26.
- ^ "The Bahumono People Of Cross River • Connect Nigeria". Connect Nigeria. 2021-04-26. Retrieved 2022-08-26.
- ^ "The Bahumono People Of Cross River • Connect Nigeria". Connect Nigeria. 2021-04-26. Retrieved 2022-08-26.
- ^ "The Bahumono People Of Cross River • Connect Nigeria". Connect Nigeria. 2021-04-26. Retrieved 2022-08-26.
- ^ "The Bahumono People Of Cross River • Connect Nigeria". Connect Nigeria. 2021-04-26. Retrieved 2022-08-26.
- ^ "The Bahumono People Of Cross River • Connect Nigeria". Connect Nigeria. 2021-04-26. Retrieved 2022-08-26.
- ^ Bright, Collins (2019). "Anong Bahumono Festival Cross River State". Nigeria galleria.
- ^ "The Bahumono People Of Cross River • Connect Nigeria". Connect Nigeria. 2021-04-26. Retrieved 2022-08-26.
- ^ "The Bahumono People Of Cross River • Connect Nigeria". Connect Nigeria. 2021-04-26. Retrieved 2022-08-26.