OzikoroA Tale of Three Towns: The Founding and Rivalry of Creek Town, Duke Town, and Old Town (Obutung)
The Efik people of southeastern Nigeria are historically associated with a cluster of settlements along the Calabar River that became collectively known to Europeans as Old Calabar. Among these settlements, Creek Town, Duke Town, and Old Town (Obutung) stand out as distinct political and commercial centers. Each developed its own leadership, social dynamics, and economic…