Akwa Ibom State is home to 6 distinct ethnic-lingual groups, each with its own heritage. The Bantu-iBOM Kulture Festival integrates these identities into one collective platform, celebrating diversity while promoting unity.
By creating a shared space where communities present their traditions side by side, the festival fosters mutual respect, reduces tensions, and strengthens the social fabric of the state. This cultural integration becomes a peacebuilding mechanism, using shared heritage to prevent conflict, build security, and reinforce a sense of belonging across ethnic divides.