Egbema tribe

The Egbema tribeis an Igbo subgroup in the Niger Delta and Southeastern Nigeria. The Kingdom is split politically into two different states due to the creation of Nigerian states. Egbema in Imo state (Ohaji/Egbema) and Egbema in Rivers state (Ogba-Egbema-Ndoni)

The Egbema have a strong Igbo cultural identity, despite their location on the southern fringe of Igboland. The Kingdom traces its origins to several migrations from Igboland centuries ago. Egbema tribe is under the overlordship of the Agadagba of Egbema Kingdom. The Kingdom was made in 17 villages under the Nzeobi of Egbema.

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