Marghi people
Total population
360,000 (est.)
Languages
Marghi language
Related ethnic groups
A forest in Marghiland
A Marghi village (1860)

The Marghi people (Margi) are an ethnic group in Nigeria, primarily residing in the states of Adamawa (Askira) and Borno (Askira Uba). They have a population estimated at 360,000 and communicate using the Marghi language. Despite having their own language, the Marghi people are usually bilingual, sometimes even trilingual. In Borno, they speak Kanuri, while in Adamawa, they speak Fulfulde, both of which are dominant languages in their respective states.[1]: 271–274 [2]: 213–216 [3]

Origin

The Marghi people are believed to have migrated from the Mandara mountains and other highlands in northern Cameroon. Their migration was characterized by sporadic movements, as they immigrated in groups or clans (fal in Marghi). Many settled within the Bornu empire, while others migrated southwards into the Adamawa region. As a result of their settlement in diverse areas, the Marghi people were exposed to various cultural influences from neighboring ethnic groups, such as the Kanuri, Kilba, and Pabir (Babur).[3]: 45–61 

See also

References

  1. ↑ Temple, O.; Temple, Charles Lindsay (1919). Notes on the tribes, provinces, emirates and states of the northern provinces of Nigeria;. Robarts - University of Toronto. Cape Town, Argus.
  2. ↑ Meek, C. K. (1931). Tribal studies in northern Nigeria. Vol. 1. London: Kegan Paul, Trench, Trubner & Co. – via Internet Archive.
  3. 1 2 Vaughan, James Herbert Jr (2000). The Margi of the Mandaras: A Society on the Verge.
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