International Journal of Sub-Saharan African Research (IJSSAR)

Background: The relationship between the Tiv and Kuteb people is multidimensional and multifaceted. It has been marked by both cooperation and conflict.
Objective: Although the area of conflict has been the emphasis of most studies, this article examined the migration of the Tiv into Takum area and the history of socio-cultural and economic relations with the Kuteb.
Method: The paper makes use of both primary and secondary sources of history for data collection. Information accessed was subjected to scrutiny.
Result: The paper argued that the two groups overtime have demonstrated positive outcomes which enriched the nature of the interaction between them, leading to cultural exchange, cooperation in farming, and the integration of culinary traditions.
Conclusion: This study concludes that similarities exist especially around socio-cultural and economic relations between the Kuteb and Tiv, and thereby recommends that these areas of similarities and interactions should be encouraged to further strengthen harmonious co-existence.