Geophagy has been a common practice especially in the Southern part of Nigeria and some parts of the world at large. They are earthy/clay materials eaten as food supplements and also adopted for medical purposes. Hence, they are bound to contain trace metal contents that may be harmful to human health which is a great cause for concern among health workers in this modern age. Therefore, geophagic clays from Amawom- Ikwanoin Abia province, South-eastern Nigeria were examined and evaluated for their heavy metal concentration to deduce their quality and possible health implication that is associated with their consumption. Edible clay from south eastern Nigeria was analysed with X-ray Diffraction (XRD), Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) and Inductively Couple Plasma Mass-Spectrometry (ICP-MS) revealing quartz (SiO2), kaolinite (Al2Si2O5(OH)4, goethite (FeOH) and pyrite (FeS2) as the predominant minerals while SEM revealed clay flaky structure specifying an alumino-silicate with sulfur and carbon as impurities. The clay’s pH ranges between 3.36 and 4.57, E.C from 52-399 μs/cm revealed its high acidity and signified high ionic contents in the edible clays. The soil Organic Carbon 0.1-5.83% may possibly indicate absorption and retention of contaminants. High concentrations ppm for Cu(19.91), Pb(13.15), Zn(18.4), Ni(5.8), As(9.15) and Hg(126.0) in the clay exceeded the WHO and USEPA recommended dietary intake by humans signifying its likely toxicity. Other associated carcinogenic and non-carcinogenic diseases that could be connected to the high concentrations of mercury, chromium, arsenic, lead and nickel in the edible clay structure which may likely camouflage the taunt and healing properties of kaolinite include renal, respiratory, cardiovascular, gastrointestinal, hepatic, immune, reproductive and dermal systems. For this reason, continuous ingestion of edible clay may lead to bio-accumulation of mercury, chromium, arsenic, lead and nickel in the inhabitants of Amawom, hence, posing serious health challenges that may lead to death.