Gwong people

Gwong people (Hausa: Kagoma) are a people found in the southern part of Kaduna State, Nigeria. Their language, Gyong language belongs to the central plateau language group.[1] Their headquarters is at Fadan Kagoma, Jema'a Local Government Area of the state.[2]

Gwong
Total population
45,000[1]
Regions with significant populations
Nigeria
Languages
Gyong
Religion
Christianity
Related ethnic groups
Anghan, Ham, Nyankpa, Bajju, Tinor, Atyap, Berom, Jukun, Efik, Tiv, Igbo, Yoruba, Edo and other Benue-Congo peoples of Middle Belt and southern Nigeria

Distribution

The Gwong people are mainly found in Jema'a Local Government Area of southern Kaduna State, Nigeria.[3][4]

Religion

The Gwong people are predominantly Christians who make up about 78.00% of the population (with Protestants numbering about 60.00%, Roman Catholics 20.00% and Independent 20.00%). The remaining 22.00% of the overall population being adherents of traditional religion.[1]

Language
Main article: Gyong language

Politics

The Gwong people's realm is called Gwong Chiefdom and its rulers are known by the appellation Kpop. The current monarch is His Royal Highness (HRH) Col. Paul Zakka Wyom (rtd.), Kpop Gwong II.[5][4][3]

Notable people

References
  1. "Joshua Project entry on Kagoma in Nigeria".
  2. "Fadan Kagoma, Kagoma, Jema'A, Kaduna State, Nigeria". Retrieved August 6, 2020.
  3. "Districts and Village Units of Kaduna State". Retrieved August 6, 2020.
  4. Kezi, Julius B. (January 7, 2016). "Gwong Chiefdom Growing In Leaps And Bounds, Says Kpop Gwong". The Dream Daily. Retrieved August 6, 2020.
  5. Tene, Ruth (December 18, 2012). "Nigeria: Yakowa was a very Good Man - Kpop Gwong". All Africa. Leadership. Retrieved August 6, 2020.


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