Kalabari language

Kalabari language is a Niger-Congo language spoken by the Kalabari people in the Niger Delta region of Nigeria. It belongs to the Ijoid language family and features unique tonal and phonetic qualities that distinguish it from neighboring languages. Kalabari serves as a vital means of cultural expression, oral tradition, and communication within their community. The language incorporates specific vocabulary, idioms, and expressions linked to the Kalabari's maritime livelihood, kinship, and social structure. While primarily oral, efforts are ongoing to document and preserve the language amidst pressures from dominant languages like English and Nigerian Pidgin.