Yekhee
PrintA language of Nigeria
ISO 639-3
Alternate Names
Afenmai, Etsako, Etsakor, Iyekhee, “Kukuruku” (pej.)
Population
274,000 (1995 UBS).
Location
Edo State, Etsako, Agbako, and Okpebho LGAs.
Language Maps
Language Status
5 (Developing).
Classification
Dialects
Auchi, Avianwu (Fugar), Aviele, Ekperi, Ivhiadaobi, South Ibie (South Ivbie), Uwepa-Uwano (Weppa Wano), Uzairue.
Language Development
NT: 1997.
Language Resources
Not all speakers recognize Yekhee as language name; some prefer Etsako. However, Etsako is not the only language spoken in Etsako LGA.