Ekpe guests relaxing at the First Ekpe Society Conclave in Beltsville, MD.
Ekpe Society 1st Conclave from Sept 16 to 17 2009
Ekpe Society USA 1st conclave (September 16 to 17, 2009)
Ekpe DC Sessekou relaxing during the conclave
Ekpe Society USA receiving Cameroon Supreme Court Justice Hilman Egbe
Ekpe Society members with Justice Hilman Egbe at a MECA DC meeting
EKPE CONCLAVE SLIDE SHOW
ABOUT US
- EKPE SOCIETY
- The origin of Ekpe: Ekpe is said to have originated from Isangele Sub-Division, in Ndian Division, South West Province, Republic of Cameroon. It was invented by the Oroko people of the Isangele Tribe about three thousand years ago. It first spread North, South West, and across the Atlantic Ocean. North – It gradually spread north through the natives of Ndian Division into present day Manyu Division. It entered Manyu through the Ejagham villages bordering Ndian Division. South West – The South West movement continued until Ekpe reached Calabar through the Efut Tribe. As a matter of fact, the Efut tribe in Calabar originated from Isangele and Ekondo Titi Sub-Divisions in Ndian Division, South West Province, Cameroon. West – Seafaring tribes from Ghana and Liberia transported it to their areas. It is said to have expanded into the muslim world of West Africa, into Mali and Mauritania
EKPE SLIDE SHOW
DC - Dallas Slide show
Ngbe, Mgbe, Ekpe, Nyamkpe or the Leopard
Symbol of the Ekpe Society
Ekpe writing
Nsibidi
Emanyangkpe masquerade
Physical representation of Ekpe Society