Bassey Adam III (Abasi Eyo Efiom Ededem Edak Edem Etim Efiom Okoho Efiom Ekpo Efiom Ekpo; 25 December 1904 – 14 December 1986) was the Obong of Calabar and the Edidem of the Efik kingdom from 27 November 1982 until his death on 14 December 1986.[2][1]
Bassey was born in Calabar, during the reign of his Uncle Obong Adam Ephraim Adam as the Obong of Old Calabar and its dependencies.[5] His father was Etubom Eyo Ephraim Adam (Eyo Efiom Ededem), the second son of Ephraim Adam (Alias Tete) of Etim Efiom royal house of Old Calabar.[6] His mother was Princess Eyoanwan Eyo Edem of Duke royal house of Old Calabar.[3]
^ abProgramme of the Memorial Service of HRH Edidem Bassey Eyo Ephraim Adam III: Late Obong of Calabar and Paramount Ruler of the Efiks, p.10
^ abSouvenir Programme of the Coronation Service of His Royal Highness Edidem Bassey Eyo Ephraim Adam III, Obong of Calabar and Paramount Ruler of the Efiks, Cover page
^ abc"Welcome to Efik Eburutu of Nigeria".
^ abDuke, 20th Century Famous Kings, p.223
^ abcSouvenir Programme of the Coronation Service of His Royal Highness Edidem Bassey Eyo Ephraim Adam III, p.25
^Souvenir Programme of the Coronation Service of His Royal Highness Edidem Bassey Eyo Ephraim Adam III, p.28
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