Olukumi people

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Olukumi

Migration pattern of the Olukumi
Total population
Unknown
Regions with significant populations
Nigeria
Languages
Olukumi(Yoruba)
Religion
Christianity, Traditionalist
Related ethnic groups
Esan, Yoruba

The Olukumi are an ancient Yoruba subgroup indigenous to the Aniocha North area of the Delta State, Nigeria. They originate from Yoruba people and settled in this area long ago. They trace their ancestry to Owo and Akure. The Olukumi occupy eight communities west of the Niger River, and are together known today as the Odiani Clan in Aniomaland.^{[citation needed]} Ukwu Nzu town is the historical headquarters of the Olukumi people and is traditionally headed by the Obi of Ukwu Nzu, Agbogidi.^{[citation needed]} The present Obi^[when?] is H.R.M. Obi Ogoh 1.^{[citation needed]} Olukumi villages select leaders through the Okpala Obi system, which is the Okpala (gerontocracy).^{[citation needed]}