The Edo people are the ancient Kwa language Bini-speaking ethnic groups who occupy South/Mid-Western Nigeria now called Edo State. The Edo/Bini-speaking peoples include the Esan, the Afemai, the Isoko, the Urhobo among others. They are the descendants of the people who founded the ancient and mighty Benin Empire. Edo refers to those peoples who have shared historical origin as well as political and cultural similarities.

The Edo people pride themselves on their wealth of history and civilization. They are renowned for their art of brass and ivory and for their complex political organization.

Many Edo claim Christianity as their religious preference. However, often Christianity functions side by side with indigenous ancestral and herbal practices. For instance, they distinguish between common and serious illnesses. The former can be treated at home or by Western-trained doctors; the latter must be treated by specialists in traditional medicine, whether priests or diviner/healers.

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