Horom

HOE

vigorous

Alternate Names: “Kaleri” (pej.)

Genealogy:

Niger-Congo
Atlantic-Congo
Volta-Congo
Benue-Congo
Plateau
Southeastern

Demographics: 1,500 (1998 R. Blench).

Language Use: All ages.

Nation of Origin: Nigeria

Other Comments: Horom is a village in Kulere-speaking area, and they have been erroneously referred to as “Kaleri”, a derogatory name.