Ekpeye language
Ekpeye is one of many languages spoken in Rivers State, Nigeria. According to Roger Blench, Ekpeye is classified as an Igboid language. Although an Igboid language, Ekpeye has evolved to a very distinct Igboid language that is phonologically different from other Igboid languages. The Engenni, Ogba and Ikwerre languages are closely related to Ekpeye. Ekpeye has many mutually intelligible dialects.
| Ekpeye | |
|---|---|
| Native to | Nigeria |
| Region | Rivers State |
| Ethnicity | Ekpeye people |
Native speakers | 226,000 "est|". |
Niger–Congo?
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| Language codes | |
| ISO 639-3 | ekp |
| Glottolog | ekpe1253 |
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