Yekhee
A language of Nigeria
| Population | 274,000 (1995 UBS). |
| Region | Edo state, Etsako, Agbako, and Okpebho LGAs. |
| Language maps |
Nigeria, Map 6, reference number 322 Nigeria, Map 9, reference number 322 |
| Alternate names | Afenmai, Etsako, Etsakor, Iyekhee, “Kukuruku” |
| Dialects | Auchi, Uzairue, South Ibie (South Ivbie), Uwepa-Uwano (Weppa Wano), Avianwu (Fugar), Aviele, Ivhiadaobi, Ekperi. |
| Classification | Niger-Congo, Atlantic-Congo, Volta-Congo, Benue-Congo, Edoid, North-Central, Ghotuo-Uneme-Yekhee |
| Language development | Bible portions: 1980. |
| Comments | Not all speakers recognize ‘Yekhee’ as the name of the language; some prefer ‘Etsako’. However, ‘Etsako’ is not the only language listed as being spoken in Etsako LGA. |
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