Akebu

KEU

vigorous

Alternate Names: Akebou, Akébou, Ekpeebhe, Gakagba, Kabu, Kébou, Kebu, Kegberike, kekpeeke, kekpeerike

Genealogy:

Niger-Congo
Atlantic-Congo
Volta-Congo
Kwa
Left Bank
Kebu-Animere

Demographics: 56,400 (2002 SIL).

Language Use: Vigorous. All domains except government, education and with outsiders. All ages. Positive attitudes. Also use Éwé [ewe]. Éwé [ewe] used extensively in church and at the market. Also use Gen [gej]. Gen [gej] used extensively in church and at the market. Also use French [fra].

Language Development: Literacy rate in L1: Below 1%. More primary and secondary schools now (2011); many children being educated. Radio programs. Bible portions: 2010.

Nation of Origin: Togo

Other Comments: Christian (Protestant), traditional religion.