Igala language

Spoken in

Niger - Congo

  • Atlantic - Congo Volta - Niger Sm- Yeai Yoruboide languages

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Igala is a yoruboide language of the Volta - Niger language group, which is spoken by the ethnic group of Igala in Nigeria.

In 1989, an estimated 800,000 residents spoke of the country Igala, mainly in the states of Kogi, Delta and Edo. Dialects of the language are Ebu, Idah, Ankpa, Dekina, Ogugu, Ibaji and Ife. The ethnic groups of the Agatu, Idoma and Bassa can be taught in Igala in elementary school. Igala than yoruboide language related to a certain degree with the Yoruba. Both the Igala language as well as the associated Igala culture and Igala tradition have influenced other cultures and languages ​​in the confluence of the rivers Niger and Benue.

  • Yoruboid languages
  • Single language
Language family Atlantic languages Kogi State Delta State Edo State Idoma people Yoruba language
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