Edoid Language

	Edoid Language The Edoid languages are a few dozen languages spoken in southern Nigeria. Edoid-speaking ethnic groups are predominantly located in the States of Edo and Delta however, smaller Edoid-speaking communities are also present in the states of Ondo, Bayelsa, and Rivers. The term "Edoid" for the language group derives from its most widely spoken member, Edo, which is natively spoken in Southern Edo. Edoid languages collectively have approximately 10 million primary and secondary speakers. Classification Elugbe (1989) The following classification is based on that of Elugbe (1989). * Edoid Delta: Degema, Epie, Ẹgẹnẹ (Engenni) North-Central * Edo: Edo (Bini), Ivbiosakon (Ora, Emai, Iuleha), Esan (Ishan) * Yekhee: Ghotuo, Yekhee, Enwan, Igwe, Ikpeshi, Okpela (Ivbie North, Arhe), Ososo, Sasaru, Uneme * ? Ihievbe Northwestern: * Osse River: Ehuẹun– Ukue, Iyayu– Uhami * Southern Northwestern: Okpamheri, Akuku, Okpe, Oloma * ? Aduge Sout ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
picture info	Niger River The Niger River ( ; ) is the main river of West Africa, extending about . Its drainage basin is in area. Its source is in the Guinea Highlands in south-eastern Guinea near the Sierra Leone border. It runs in a crescent shape through Mali, Niger, on the border with Benin and then through Nigeria, discharging through a massive River delta, delta, known as the Niger Delta, into the Gulf of Guinea in the Atlantic Ocean. The Niger is the third-longest river in Africa, exceeded by the Nile and the Congo River. Its main tributary is the Benue River. Etymology The Niger has different names in the different languages of the region: * Fula language, Fula: ''Maayo Jaaliba'' * Manding languages, Manding: ''Jeliba'' or ''Joliba'' "great river" * Tuareg languages, Tuareg: ''Eġərəw n-Igərǝwăn'' "river of rivers" * Songhay languages, Songhay: ''Isa'' "the river" * Zarma language, Zarma: ''Isa Beeri'' "great river" * Hausa language, Hausa: ''Kwara'' Nupe language, Nupe: ''Èdù'' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR:* [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Epie Language Epie (or Epie–Atịsa) is part of Delta Edoid languages spoken in Nigeria Nigeria, officially the Federal Republic of Nigeria, is a country in West Africa. It is situated between the Sahel to the north and the Gulf of Guinea in the Atlantic Ocean to the south. It covers an area of . With Demographics of Nigeria, ... by the Epie–Atissa people. Phonology The language has a partially reduced system, compared to proto-Edoid, of eight vowels; these form two harmonic sets, and . Epie has only one clearly phonemic nasal stop, ; alternates with , depending on whether the following vowel is oral or nasal. (The other approximants, , are also nasalized in this position: see Edo language for a similar situation.) The inventory is:Jeff Mielke, 2008. ''The emergence of distinctive features'', p 136''ff'';also found in ''Variation and gradience in phonetics and phonology'', p 26''ff'' References Further reading * Thomas, Elaine and Kay Williamson. 1967. "Wordlists of de ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Ihievbe Language Ivbiosakon, or Aoma, is an Edoid language of Edo State, Nigeria. The dialect names Ora and Emai are also used for the language. Phonology Aoma has a rather reduced system, compared to proto-Edoid, of seven vowels; these form two harmonic sets, and . It has only one clearly phonemic nasal stop, ; alternates with , depending on whether the following vowel is oral or nasal. (The other approximants, , are also nasalized in this position: see Edo language Edo (; English: , West African English: Help:IPA, /ˈedo/), also known as Bini, is the language spoken by the Edo people in Edo State, Nigeria. It was the primary language of the Benin Empire and its predecessor, Igodomigodo for thousands of y ... for a similar situation.) The inventory is:Jeff Mielke, 2008. ''The emergence of distinctive features'', p 136''ff'';also found in ''Variation and gradience in phonetics and phonology'', p 26''ff'' References Edoid languages {{VoltaNiger-lang-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Uneme Language Uneme is an Edoid language and sub-saharan group of Nigeria located in the Edo State. History of Uneme Erhurun The Uneme Erhurun community has a rich and fascinating history. According to Dr. Osaren Solomon Boniface Omoregie's book, "The Iron Makers of the Great Benin," Uneme Erhurun expanded as a hilltop meeting point for Uneme people escaping the effects of war. This led to the development of a community skilled in iron goods production, marketing, and spiritual protection. Founding Ancestors and Etymology The author of "Cultural History of the Uneme" states that there were four founding ancestors of Uneme Erhurun: Imiohue, Uzanu, Ekpadi, and Oboro. The name "Uneme Erhurun" derives from Erhurun, meaning "Hill," specifically the Atagba hill where the founders settled. This etymology highlights the community's connection to the land and its geographical features. Kindred Structure The Uneme Erhurun community is composed of several kindred, which are essential to understanding th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Sasaru Language Sasaru is an Edoid language of Edo State, Nigeria Nigeria, officially the Federal Republic of Nigeria, is a country in West Africa. It is situated between the Sahel to the north and the Gulf of Guinea in the Atlantic Ocean to the south. It covers an area of . With Demographics of Nigeria, .... References Edoid languages {{VoltaNiger-lang-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Ososo Language Ososo is an Edoid language of Nigeria Nigeria, officially the Federal Republic of Nigeria, is a country in West Africa. It is situated between the Sahel to the north and the Gulf of Guinea in the Atlantic Ocean to the south. It covers an area of . With Demographics of Nigeria, .... References Edoid languages {{Nigeria-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Okpela Language Okpela is a dialect cluster of Edoid languages in Nigeria Nigeria, officially the Federal Republic of Nigeria, is a country in West Africa. It is situated between the Sahel to the north and the Gulf of Guinea in the Atlantic Ocean to the south. It covers an area of . With Demographics of Nigeria, .... References Edoid languages {{Nigeria-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Ikpeshi Language Ikpeshi is an Edoid language of Edo State, Nigeria Nigeria, officially the Federal Republic of Nigeria, is a country in West Africa. It is situated between the Sahel to the north and the Gulf of Guinea in the Atlantic Ocean to the south. It covers an area of . With Demographics of Nigeria, .... References Edoid languages {{VoltaNiger-lang-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Igwe Language Igwe is an Edoid language of Edo State, Nigeria Nigeria, officially the Federal Republic of Nigeria, is a country in West Africa. It is situated between the Sahel to the north and the Gulf of Guinea in the Atlantic Ocean to the south. It covers an area of . With Demographics of Nigeria, .... References Edoid languages {{VoltaNiger-lang-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Enwan Language Enwan is an Edoid language of Edo State Edo State, Edo, officially known as Edo State, is a States of Nigeria, state in the South South, South-South Geopolitical zones of Nigeria, geopolitical zone of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. As of 2024, the state was ranked as the List of Ni ..., Nigeria. Enwan language is spoken by the people of Enwan located in Enwan town in Akoko-edo LGA in Edo state, Nigeria. Enwan is bounded at the north by the foot of the Afemai hills, to the West is Igarra town (which is the divisional or administrative headquarters of Akoko-Edo LGA). To the East is Akuku village while the Oyanmi river runs parallel to the South. Just like the rest of the Yoruba race, their ancestors were reputed to have migrated from the legendary Oduduwa’s Ile-Ife together with the people of Bini during 800 A.D and 1000 A.D. They were said to be part and parcel of Bini kingdom until they decided to branch off on their own. History According to documented history, the peop ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Yekhee Language Afenmai (Afemai), Yekhee, or Iyekhe, is an Edoid language spoken in Edo State, Nigeria by the Afenmai people. Not all speakers recognize the name ''Yekhee''; some use the district name ''Etsako''. Previously the name used by British colonial administration was Kukuruku, supposedly after a battle cry "ku-ku-ruku", now considered derogatory. Afenmai is unusual in reportedly having a voiceless tapped fricative as the "tense" equivalent of the "lax" voiced tap (compare 'hat' and 'louse'Laver (1994) ''Principles of Phonetics'', p. 263.), though is other descriptions it is described simply as a fricative and analyzed as the "lax" equivalent of the "tense" voiceless stop . Etsako, a dialect of Edo itself, has its own dialects which are broadly divided into the ''Iyekhe'' and ''Agbelọ'' dialects, with the Iyekhe dialect being the more widely spoken. Phonology Vowels are . Long vowels and the large number of diphthong in the language are derived from sequences of short vowels, o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Ghotuo Language Ghotuo (also Otwa, Otuo) is a North Central Edoid language spoken in Edo State, mostly in the Owan and Akoko-Edo areas of Edo state, Nigeria. Grammar Noun morphology Ghotuo nouns are composed of a prefix and a stem. Stems usually consist of the structures "-V," "-CV," "-CVV," and "-CVCV." Prefixes typically consist of the structures "V-," "VV-," and "CV-." Across both types of morpheme, "V-" and "CV" are the most common structures. Nouns with the "u-" prefix in the singular, have a plural "i-" prefix. Similarly, nouns with a singular "o-" prefix have a plural "i-" prefix if the stem vowel is close. If the vowel is not close, then these nouns have a singular "-e" prefix. The prefix "-e" is also used as a plural prefix if the singular prefix of the noun is "-ɔ" and the stem vowel is not close. Prefixes in Ghotuo are not exclusively determined by phonology, they are also defined by the grammatical class of the noun. There are numerous examples of Ghotou nouns with unpaired ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]