Akwa Ibom
/ (ˈækwə ˈiːbɒm) /
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noun
a state of Nigeria, on the Gulf of Guinea. Capital: Uyo. Pop: 3 920 208 (2006). Area: 7081 sq km (2734 sq miles)
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Over these were two greater chiefs, Bell (Mbeli) and Akwa, representing the principal families of the tribe.
The struggles between the Bell (Mbeli) and Akwa families were also largely composed.
Before this happened the “kings” of the chief trading stations—Akwa and Bell—were wealthy merchant princes.