Epie–Atissa people

The Epie and Atissa are two Nations that live along Epie Creek, northeast of Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, Nigeria. Together, they are commonly known as the Epie-Atissa. The influx of the Engenni migrants to the present location of Epie-Atissa led to its expansion. The Engenni people belong to the Edoid group who share cultural similarity with the Ijaw and the Engenni.

Epie-Atissa settlements include:

  • Agudama-epie,
  • Akenpai,
  • Okutukutu,
  • Onopa,
  • Igbogene,
  • Kpansia,
  • Ogu,
  • Edepie,
  • Yenaka,
  • Opolo,
  • Swali,
  • Ikolo,
  • Akenfa,
  • Yenagoa,
  • and Biogbolo.

They speak the Epie language.

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