The African village where men and women learn different languages

The Ubang people of southern Nigeria use different words depending on their gender. For example, women use the word 'okwakwe' for dog, whereas men say 'abu'
The Ubang people of southern Nigeria use different words depending on their gender. For example, women use the word 'okwakwe' for dog, whereas men say 'abu'

🇬🇧 The Ubang people of southern Nigeria use different words depending on their gender. For example, women use the word ‘okwakwe’ for dog, whereas men say ‘abu’.

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