Gbo language
Upper Cross River language of Nigeria
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The Legbo language, is spoken by Agbo people in Abi Local Government Area of Cross River State Nigeria. It's is spoken by Ekureku, Itigidi, Adadama and Imabana people. Abi Local Government however also have another language known as "Omono" spoken by the "Bahumonos". Legbo and Omono are two different languages but found within the same Local Government.
NativetoNigeria
RegionCross River State, Ebonyi State
EthnicityAgbo
Native speakers
(60,000 cited 1989)[1]| Legbo | |
|---|---|
| Legbo | |
| Legbo | |
| Native to | Nigeria |
| Region | Cross River State, Ebonyi State |
| Ethnicity | Agbo |
Native speakers | (60,000 cited 1989)[1] |
Niger–Congo?
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| Language codes | |
| ISO 639-3 | agb |
| Glottolog | legb1242 |
PeopleAgbo
LanguageLegbo
| Gbo | |
|---|---|
| People | Agbo |
| Language | Legbo |
According to Oral and fragments of documents, Ekureku people are the bedrock of Legbo language.
