Celebrating the Rich and Beautiful culture of the Efik clan // The Ekpe Cult Group

I’ll start by wishing each and everyone of us a happy and positive Christmas Evening wherever We are at.

I was born and raised in the Efik Clan in south south calabar region of cross river state in Nigeria. Here in my location we have different beautiful cultures and peoples and today I’ll be talking about the Ekpe cult which is a traditional cult that signifies strength and unity in the Efik clan.

Origin of the Ekpe Cult

The Ekpe cult also known as Mgbe is a west African secret and traditional cult in Nigeria and chiefly among the people of the Efik, Oron, Ibibio, and some part of the IGBO land. It’s a cult group that stand strongly against corruption and their practice is strictly against any form of evil practice like stealing, robbery, killing and murdering of the innocents.

This cult group arranges strict judgement which might be a death penalty depending on the crime committed and it’s sort of some magical powers or spell being casted on those that commits crimes.
It is a good and natural culture that accepts Both outsiders that’s willing to be initiated into the cult.

In the olden day and up till date, Ekpe cult is consulted whenever an Evil act is committed in the community which it practices spiritism and fetch out the evil doers and get them punished for their acts. It is also a cult that most people participate for fun because of its dazzling beauty and way it is oriented.

This Cult group are mostly found around the festive periods and during traditional occasions. It only appears in a occasions where it’s member invited them to and they do not just go for any occasions.

Today being the Xmas day is one of the day it is commonly found around the Calabar region as almost 80% of the Efik people have at least 1-2 member of their family initiated in this cult.
This group can initiate anyone and at every age, and most kids in every Royal family is initiated into this group

This is a photo taken today and this kids are members of this group, as you can it has a wonderful and beautiful outfit worn and no one knows the person in the garment except the members.
This cult symbolizes Unity and peace and tries to put smiles on the faces of everyone whenever it is time for them to flaunt. So today I took some cute photos of this group and decided to share here with you people.

In the olden days as history speaks, it is said that this masquerade was a means of forcing Christians to church on Sunday’s and it was like a time keeper for the Christians to visit the church in the Efik clan.

Conclusion
Finally I’m letting you know that the Efik has a beautiful culture and I’m inviting you all to soon take a trip to this wonderful land of the Efik people and have a beautiful sight looking and good experience

Thanks for reading my post and merry Xmas once again.