Gbandi people
| Regions with significant populations | |
|---|---|
 Liberia | 105,250[1] |
 Guinea | 14,000 |
| Languages | |
| Gbandi | |
| Religion | |
| Gbandi religion, Islam, Christianity | |
| Related ethnic groups | |
| Loko, Mende, Kpelle, Loma, Zialo, Gola, Vai | |
Gbandi (or Bandi, Bande, Gbande, Gbunde) is an ethnic group of Liberia.
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]
Notable Gbandi
- Dr. Stephen A. Yekehson - Late (professor and president of the University of Liberia)
- Dr. Harry Fombah Moniba - Late (Vice President under Samuel Doe)
- Jackson Fombah Kanneh - Journalist (Reporter for Voice Of America and Reuters News Agency)
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.
