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The Yoruba of Ile-Ife, the religious centre of Yoruba mythology. A southeastern Yoruba variety with distinct vowel inventory and tonal features.
Igbo
A Volta-Niger language of south-eastern Nigeria. One of the three major languages of Nigeria, with a literary standard codified in the late 20th century from a heavily dialect-fragmented base.
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Frequently asked questions
What language is Igbo?
Igbo is a dialect of the Igbo language.
Where is Igbo spoken?
Igbo is primarily spoken in Nigeria.
Which region is Igbo associated with?
Igbo is part of the West & Central Africa region on DialectAtlas.
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