Is Gbagyi a Hausa?
Is Gbagyi a Hausa?
Members of the ethnic group speak two dialects. While speakers of the dialects were loosely called Gwari by both the Hausa Fulani and Europeans during pre-colonial Nigeria they prefer to be known as Gbagyi/Gbari.
What is the meaning of Gbagyi?
Gbagyi or Gwari (also spelled Gbari) are peaceful, agriculturalist, artistic and Nupoid-speaking people living in North-Central geo-political zone of Nigeria. They predominantly live in the Niger, Kaduna States and the Federal Capital Territory.
Where did Gbagyi originated from?
the Federal Capital Territory of Nigeria
Gbagyi is the most populated ethnic and indigenous group in the Federal Capital Territory of Nigeria and their major occupation is farming. Historically, the Gbayi practice a patrilineal kinship system. The lowest tier of authority is found in the extended family compound led by the oldest male.
Who are the indigene of Abuja?
“Abuja” was in the earlier 20th century the name of the nearby town now called Suleja. The indigenous inhabitants of Abuja are the Gbagyi (Gwari), with the Gbagyi language formerly the major of the region language, and others in the area being Bassa, Gwandara, Gade, Dibo, Nupe and Koro.
What is the difference between Gbagyi and Gwari?
Gbagyi (also known as Gwari) is a cover term for all the Gbari-speaking peoples, and includes many varieties. Gbari-Yama is a cover term used for all southern Gbari dialects. There are two closely related dialects, which are: Shigokpna.
How do you say good morning in Gbagyi?
MYDA
- Ha gyi fe… – good morning.
- Ha vewi… – good afternoon; same thing. as good evening.
- Fe wa gya… – good night; it is common.
What tribe owns Abuja?
The 9 indigenous tribes in the FCT are Amwamwa, Bassa, Egbira, Gade, Ganagana, Gbagyi, Gbari, Gwandara and Koro. All these tribes just came to settle in Gbagyi land and they all know it. Gbagyi owns Abuja.
What are Gbagyi people known for?
The Gbagyi/Gbari are proficient with mixing clay to produce decorative household products such as pots. They are also known to be very good farmers, as they use local farm instruments like hoes and cutlasses to farm yams, maize, millet and groundnuts.
