Isoko language

The Isoko language is a Niger-Congo language spoken primarily by the Isoko people of southern Nigeria, mainly in Delta State. It is part of the Edoid group of languages and shares similarities with neighboring Edo and Urhobo languages. Isoko has a rich tonal system, meaning pitch changes can alter meaning, and features unique phonetic and grammatical structures. It functions as a vital cultural identity marker, used in daily communication, traditional ceremonies, and storytelling. Efforts are ongoing to preserve and promote the language amid increasing influence from dominant languages like English and Nigerian Pidgin.