Akankan

Idiophone (struck)Wood or Metal Twin GongsMultiple instruments

LanguageIbibio

MacrofamilyNiger-Congo

ISO Codeibb

City / RegionAkwa Ibom State, Nsit Ubium Local Government Area

CountryNigeria

ContinentAfrica

FamilyIdiophone (struck)

Instrument TypeWood or Metal Twin Gongs

ContentCourtship, Death, Poetics / proverbs, Storytelling, Other

ProductivityCan convey all messages

Current StatusStill practiced

Entry AuthorsBlessing David John and Elena Oh

Coordinates4.7442, 7.9375

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