Gbandi (or Bandi, Bande, Gbande, Gbunde) is an ethnic group of Liberia. It is also the language traditionally spoken by these people.
Famous Gbandi Personalities: Dr. Stephen A. Yekehson - Late ( professor and president of the University of Liberia). Dr. Harry Fombah Moniba Late (Vice President Unser Samuel K. Doe) Jackson Fombah Kanneh - Journalist ( for. Reporter for Voice Of America and Reuters News Agency.
People
The population is estimated at 107,000 people; of which many fled to Guinea during the Liberian Civil War. Gbandi people practice Islam and Christianity, as well as some traditional beliefs.[2]
Language
Gbandi is a Southwestern Mande language. There are six dialects of the language: Tahamba, Wawana, Wulukoha, Hasala, Lukasa, and Hembeh.[2]
References
- ^ "Liberia - World Directory of Minorities & Indigenous Peoples". Minority Rights Group. June 19, 2015.
- ^ a b "Bandi: A language of Liberia". Languages of the World. Ethnologue. Retrieved October 17, 2011.
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