See The Countries That Have An Igbo Tribe And Also Speak Igbo

The Igbos are a major ethnic group in Nigeria, whose homeland is situated in the South Eastern part of the country. However, Having a very significant part to play in the history of Nigeria, they are certainly one of the most popular ethnic groups in Africa.

When you hear "Igbos", the first thing that comes to your mind is "an ethnic group in Nigeria" or the business people of Nigeria, or the Biafra people if Nigeria. But did you know the Igbos are found as a minority Tribe in the central African nation of Equatorial Guinea?

The Native Equatorial Guinea Igbos number up to about Thirty five thousand, and they are also known as Igbos there. They speak the same Igbo language with probably some little variations.

Igbos can also be found as a Tribe in Cameroon.

They number about a hundred and thirteen thousand people.

Apparently, these set of Igbo's are said to have migrated during the Nigerian/Biafran war for safety. Some are believed to be refugees while others came for medical treatment and never went back to their country home.