Yekhee

Primary tabs

ISO 639-3

Alternate Names

Afenmai, Etsako, Etsakor, Iyekhee, “Kukuruku” (pej.)

Population

274,000 (1995 UBS).

Location

Edo state: Etsako West, Etsako Central, and Etsako East LGAs; Kogi state: Ajaokuta LGA.

Language Maps

Language Status

6a (Vigorous).

Classification

Dialects

Auchi, Avianwu (Fugar), Aviele, Ekperi, Ivhiadaobi, South Ibie (South Ivbie), Uwepa-Uwano (Weppa Wano), Uzairue.

Language Development

NT: 1997.

Language Resources

Writing

Latin script [Latn].

Other Comments

Not all speakers recognize Yekhee as language name; some prefer Etsako. However, Etsako is not the only language spoken in Etsako LGA.