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Akebu

A language of Togo

ISO 639-3keu

Population  56,400 (2002 SIL).
Region  South, Prefecture de Wawa, Canton Akebou, into Ghana. Main centers Kougnohou, Veh-Nkougna, Kamina.
Language map  Togo, reference number 5
Alternate names   Akebou, Ekpeebhe, Gakagba, Kabu, Kebu, Kegberike
Classification  Niger-Congo, Atlantic-Congo, Volta-Congo, Kwa, Left Bank, Kebu-Animere
Language use  All domains except schools and with outsiders. Positive attitude. Some also use Éwé [ewe], Gen [gej], or French. Used extensively in church.
Language development  Literacy rate in L1: Below 1%.
Comments  Traditional religion, Christian.

Entries from the SIL Bibliography about this language:

Academic Publications

SOSSOUKPE, Jacques Kossi, author. 2008. Vitalité ethnolinguistique suivie d'une esquisse phonologique de l'akébou.