Obolo | Ethnologue

A language of Nigeria

ISO 639: ann
Alternate Names: Andone, Andoni, Andonni
Autonym: Obolo
Population: 250,000 (2012 U. Aaron), increasing.
Location:: Akwa Ibom state: Eastern Obolo LGA, islands and peninsulas off south coast; Rivers state: Andoni LGA.
Language Status: 5 (Developing).
Classification: Niger-Congo, Atlantic-Congo, Volta-Congo, Benue-Congo, Cross River, Delta Cross, Lower Cross, Obolo
Dialects: Ibot Obolo, Okoroete, Ataba, Unyeada, Ngo. Ngo (in the Central area) is prestige dialect.
Language Use: All domains. Used by all. Also use English [eng]. Also use Ibibio [ibb]. Also use Igbo [ibo].
Language Development: Literacy rate in L1: 20%. Literacy rate in L2: 25%–50%. 90% of children attend school. Taught in primary schools. Literature. Periodicals. Radio. TV. Grammar. Bible: 2012.
Language Resources: OLAC resources in and about Obolo
Writing: Latin script [Latn], used since 1987.
Other Comments: Stronger Obolo ethnic identity being established in the east. Christian, traditional religion.

Location: Akwa Ibom state: Eastern Obolo LGA, islands and peninsulas off south coast; Rivers state: Andoni LGA.