Alternate Names: Afenmai, Etsako, Etsakor, Iyekhee, “Kukuruku” (pej.)
Dialects: Auchi, Avianwu (Fugar), Aviele, Ekperi, Ivhiadaobi, South Ibie (South Ivbie), Uwepa-Uwano (Weppa Wano), Uzairue.
Genealogy:
Demographics: 274,000 (1995 UBS).
Language Development: NT: 1997.
Nation of Origin: Nigeria
Other Comments: Not all speakers recognize Yekhee as language name; some prefer Etsako. However, Etsako is not the only language spoken in Etsako LGA.