Etsako

A language of Nigeria

ISO 639: ets
Alternate Names: Afenmai, Etsakor, Iyekhee, Yekhee, “Kukuruku” (pej.)
Population: 511,000 (2020).
Location:: Edo state: Etsako Central, Etsako East, and Etsako West LGAs; Kogi state: Ajaokuta LGA.
Language Status: 5* (Developing).
Classification: Niger-Congo, Atlantic-Congo, Volta-Congo, Benue-Congo, Edoid, North-Central, Ghotuo-Uneme-Yekhee
Dialects: Auchi, Uzairue, South Ivbie (South Ibie), Uwepa-Uwano (Weppa Wano), Avianwu (Avbianwu, Fugar), Aviele (Avbiele), Ivhiadaobi (Ivbiadaobi).
Language Development: Grammar. NT: 1997.
Language Resources: OLAC resources in and about Etsako
Writing: Latin script [Latn].

Location: Edo state: Etsako Central, Etsako East, and Etsako West LGAs; Kogi state: Ajaokuta LGA.