ezza

Ezza is an Igbo sub-group, in Southeastern Nigeria. As a people, Ezzas are collectively referred to by the singular name Ezza/Ezaa or Ezza-Ezekuna in reference to their progenitor. Ezza's ,being a normadic tribe ,are found predominantly in Ebonyi State, mainly Ebonyi Central and in great numbers in Ebonyi North and South. Ezza have twenty two notable communities across Ebonyi state, prominent amongst them include Amana, Ezzama, Amuzu, Ameka, Oriuzor, Amezekwe, Amegu, Amudo, Idembia, Ekka. They also live in various communities such as Effium in Ohaukwu LGA, Ezillo in Ishielu LGA, Abaomege, Ukawu, etc; and a very significant number live in parts of Enugu, Benue, Cross River States and other parts of Nigeria. Ezza generally are very industrious and the language is spoken in Ebonyi.

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