Abua – Abua (Nigeria) – The first man to settle on Earth. The Supreme God, Ake, sent Abua and his wife, Egupe, down from the heavens to populate Earth. The couple climbed down to Earth on a rope. (See also link between heaven and Earth.) The children they produced established the first human settlements and towns.

Taken from African Mythology A to Z – Library Binding – May 1, 2010- Second Edition – Written by Patricia Ann Lynch (Author), Jeremy Roberts Dr (Editor) – Copyright © 2004, 2010 by Patricia Ann Lynch