Krio language - Wikipedia
The Sierra Leonean Creole or Krio is an English-based creole language that is the lingua franca and de facto national language spoken throughout the West African nation of Sierra Leone.
Sierra Leone - Wikipedia
Creole or Krio culture reflects the Western culture and ideals within which many of their ancestors originated – they also had close ties with British officials and colonial administration during years of development. The Creoles or Krio have traditionally dominated Sierra Leone's judiciary and Freetown's elected city council.
Krio: Language Portal: Center for Language Technology: Indiana …
Krio is the primary language of communication among Sierra Leoneans at home and abroad. The language is native to the Sierra Leone Creole people or Krios, (a community of about 300,000 descendants of freed slaves from the West Indies, United States and United Kingdom), and is spoken as a second language by millions of other Sierra Leoneans ...
The Krios: An Abridged History - Creole Heritage Organization-California
The Sierra Leonean Creole people (or Krio people) is an ethnic group in Sierra Leone. Creole people are descendants of freed African American, West Indian and Liberated African slaves who settled in the Western Area of Sierra Leone between 1787 and about 1885.
Sierra Leone Creole people - Wikipedia
The Sierra Leone Creole people (Krio: Krio pipul) are an ethnic group of Sierra Leone. The Sierra Leone Creole people are descendants of freed African-American, Afro-Caribbean, and Liberated African slaves who settled in the Western Area of Sierra Leone between 1787 and about 1885.
Who are the Krios of Sierra Leone? - London Museum
Krios are people who have descended from previously enslaved people who settled in Sierra Leone from 1787 to the late 19th century. London Museum Curator Melissa Bennett and historical researcher Iyamide Thomas tell us more about the unique Krio culture. Notable Krios through history. External Copyright. Public Domain.
Sierra Leone's Languages - GraphicMaps.com
Approximately 97% of the 7.4 million citizens in the country speak the Krio language (either natively or as a second or third language) which evolved from English Creole. Krio provides a mutual method of communication between the various tribes and …
Krio - University of Hawaii System
Krio is an English-based creole spoken mainly in Sierra Leone in West Africa. The name is proposed to be derived from Yoruba a kiri yo (we go-about-aimlessly full/satisfied) meaning "Those who habitually go about paying visits after church service", as the Krios were wont to do (Fyle & Jones 1980).
The Krios of Sierra Leone, Akus and Saros
Krios can be found mainly in Sierra Leone, Nigeria – where they are known as Saros and the Gambia – where they are called Akus. The Krios of Sierra Leone are descendants of freed slaves, who settled in Freetown and it’s surroundings between 1787 and 1885.
Krio Language Flag - Flag Creator
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