OzikoroLinguistic Synthesis: How the Itsekiri Language Evolved from a Blend of Yoruba, Edo (Bini), and Igala
The Itsekiri language (also called “Isekiri” or “Ishekiri”) is one of the most distinctive linguistic systems in the Niger Delta of Nigeria. Although often grouped under the Yoruboid languages, its structure and vocabulary reveal a unique synthesis of Yoruba, Edo (Bini), and Igala influences. This blend reflects the complex historical, migratory, and political interactions that…