Gbandi people

Gbandi (or Bandi, Bande, Gbande, Gbunde) is an ethnic group of Liberia. It is also the language traditionally spoken by these people.


The Gbandi
Regions with significant populations
 Liberia159,000
 Guinea14,000
Languages
Gbandi
Religion
Gbandi religion, Islam, Christianity
Related ethnic groups
Loko, Mende, Kpelle, Loma, Zialo, Gola, Vai

Famous Gbandi Personalities: Dr. Stephen A. Yekehson - Late ( professor and president of the University of Liberia). Dr. Harry Fombah Moniba Late (Vice President Unser Samuel K. Doe) Jackson Fombah Kanneh - Journalist ( for. Reporter for Voice Of America and Reuters News Agency.

People

The population is estimated at 107,000 people; of which many have fled to Guinea during the Liberian Civil War. Gbandi people practice Islam and Christianity, as well as some traditional beliefs.[1]

Language

Gbandi is a Southwestern Mande language. There are six dialects of the language: Tahamba, Wawana, Wulukoha, Hasala, Lukasa, and Hembeh.[1]

gollark: No, you don't have breaks because breaks mean less macron.
gollark: <@!341618941317349376> make macron.
gollark: WRONG.
gollark: So it is probably not [REDACTED] my browser at least.
gollark: * server

References

  1. "Bandi: A language of Liberia". Languages of the World. Ethnologue. Retrieved October 17, 2011.


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