Etsako also known as Afenmai or Etsakor or Iyekhee or Yekhee or Kukuruku is a language spoken in Edo State, Nigeria by the Etsakọ|Afenmai people.
It belongs to the Edoid group of languages which also includes Isoko, Okpe, Ososo and Urhobo languages.
Etsako language has approximately 600,000 native speakers.
The language has 7 dialects; Auchi, Uzairue, South Ivbie, Uwepa-Uwano, Avianwu, Aviele and Ivhiadaobi.
Join 1,000+ speakers preserving different African languages for future generations
Every day, new words shape our world - from artificial intelligence to blockchain, from climate change to social media.
While languages like English grow and adapt, what about Etsako?
How do we explain quantum computing in Etsako?
What's the word for 'cryptocurrency'?
Without action today, how will future generations express tomorrow's ideas in Etsako?
If not you, who will keep Etsako alive?
If not now, when will we start?
If not here, where will it happen?
This is our language. This is our responsibility.
We're building a living bridge between tradition and innovation - documenting and growing African languages for the digital age. Every word you contribute helps preserve our cultural heritage while preparing it for the future.
Choose how you'd like to help preserve Etsako
Whether you want to become a sponsor, provide recordings, share written materials, or suggest improvements, we'd love to hear from you.
Contact us at: Ongeanasi