Siwu | Ethnologue

A language of Ghana

ISO 639: akp
Alternate Names: Akpafu-Lolobi, Lolobi-Akpafu, Mawu, Siwusi
Autonym: Siwu
Population: 71,900 (2013 UNSD).
Location:: Volta region: Mpeasem area north of Hohoé.
Language Status: 5 (Developing).
Classification: Niger-Congo, Atlantic-Congo, Volta-Congo, Kwa, Nyo, Potou-Tano, Lelemi, Lelemi-Akpafu
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.
Language Use: Vigorous. All domains. Used by all. Also use English [eng].
Language Development: Literacy rate in L2: 25%–50%. Community-sponsored vernacular literacy materials are available. Grammar. NT: 2009.
Language Resources: OLAC resources in and about Siwu
Writing: Latin script [Latn], used since 2001.
Other Comments: Ethnonym: Lolobi and Akpafu, also town names. Traditional religion, Christian.

Location: Volta region: Mpeasem area north of Hohoé.