The Ekpo masquerade is common among the

The Ekpo masquerade is a traditional practice among the Ibibio people. They live mainly in Akwa Ibom and Cross River states.

The Urhobo, Eggon, and Agatu people have different masquerade traditions. Each ethnic group has its own unique cultural practices.

Ekpo masquerades represent ancestral spirits. They play important roles in Ibibio spiritual and social life.