Marghi people

The Marghi people (Margi) are an ethnic group in Nigeria, primarily residing in the states of Adamawa (Madagali, Mubi, Hong and Gombi) and Borno (Askira Uba, Damboa and Konduga).

[1]: 271–274 [2]: 213–216 [3] The Marghi people are believed to have migrated from the Mandara mountains and other highlands in northern Cameroon.

Their migration was characterized by sporadic movements, as they immigrated in groups or clans (fal in Marghi).

[3]: 45–61  The Margi, Kamwe, Bura and Chibok people are a branch of the Afro-asiatic language found in Northern Nigeria and North Western Cameroon.

The Margi, Kamwe, Bura and Kilba ethnic groups share many cultural similarities.