Gbandi (or Bandi, Bande, Gbande, Gbunde) is an ethnic group of Liberia. It is also the language traditionally spoken by these people.

The Gbandi
Regions with significant populations
 Liberia105,250[1]
 Guinea14,000
Languages
Gbandi
Religion
Gbandi religion, Islam, Christianity
Related ethnic groups
Loko, Mende, Kpelle, Loma, Zialo, Gola, Vai

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

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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

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Gbandi is a Southwestern Mande language. There are six dialects of the language: Tahamba, Wawana, Wulukoha, Hasala, Lukasa, and Hembeh.[2]

References

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  1. ^ "Liberia - World Directory of Minorities & Indigenous Peoples". Minority Rights Group. June 19, 2015.
  2. ^ a b "Bandi: A language of Liberia". Languages of the World. Ethnologue. Retrieved October 17, 2011.