If you love raffia craft, Ikot Ekpene is the birthplace. Enjoy Ikot Ekpene the Raffia City, a nature poem for the love of our Annang people.
The birthplace of raffia crafts is Ikot Ekpene. Enjoy this natural poem for the Annang people, Ikot Ekpene the Raffia City. Historical, Tourism and Heritage Poems about Akwa Ibom State
Ikot Ekpene The Raffia City
Ikot Ekpene
Land of the Annangs
Centre of raffia craft.
Ikot Ekpene
Land of skilled craftsmen.
In the beauty of slopes
You surround yourself.
In the richness of culture
Your heritage is blessed.
Land of the Annang’s
The main centre of raffia craft
A town within the land of promise
Skilled craftsmen preserved your heritages.
In the extract of raffia palm frond
The hands of your craftsmen
Have amazed the world.
Raffia belts, hats
Raffia shoes, handbags…
Are the skilled hands of your craftsmen.
Ikot Ekpene! You are called by name
But by `Raffia City', your alias is known
In the tradition of your ancestors, I greet.
Annang mma!
Annang mma!
Annang mma mma de-o.
Nsikak Andrew, 19th July 2007
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