Siwu
A language of Ghana
| Population | 27,000 (2003). |
| Region | Southeast, north of Hohoé. |
| Language map |
Ghana, reference number 57 |
| Alternate names | Akpafu-Lolobi, Lolobi-Akpafu, Siwusi |
| Dialects | Akpafu, Lolobi. Lolobi and Akpafu dialects are inherently intelligible, but have been politically separate since the 1800s. A population sample averaged 66% comprehension of Éwé [ewe] mixed discourse types. |
| Classification | Niger-Congo, Atlantic-Congo, Volta-Congo, Kwa, Nyo, Potou-Tano, Lelemi, Lelemi-Akpafu |
| Language use | Vigorous. All domains. All ages. |
| Language development | Literacy rate in L2: 25%–50%. Bible portions: 2003–2005. |
| Writing system | Latin script. |
| Comments | ‘Lolobi’ and ‘Akpafu’ are names for town and people. Their own name for the language is ‘Siwu’. Community-sponsored vernacular literacy materials are available. Traditional religion, Christian. |
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