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The Languages of Plateau State

The Languages of Plateau State: Preserving the Stories Behind Our Words

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Travel across Plateau State, and you never have to go far to hear a different language. Berom, Afizere, Anaguta, Tarok, Ngas, Mupun, Mwaghavul, Goemai, Kofyar and many more are spoken in communities that have called the Plateau home for generations. With more than 40 ethno-linguistic groups, it is one of Nigeria’s most linguistically diverse states.

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Morgi Festival in Pankshin: Celebrating Ngas Culture and Tradition

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If you were anywhere near Pankshin last weekend, you didn’t need anyone to tell you something special was happening. You could feel the energy of the Morgi Festival in Pankshin it in the drums, the colours, the movement, and the energy of a people who are unapologetically proud of who they are. The Morgi Festival

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Plateau Traditional Chiefs & Royal Drummers Uncovered

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Have you ever attended a major traditional ceremony in Plateau State? If you’ve attended one whether in Jos, Pankshin, Shendam, Mangu, Bokkos, Langtang, Barkin Ladi, Qua’an Pan, or Riyom, you’ve likely seen the Plateau traditional chiefs. These men dress in royal regalia, walk with authority, and are surrounded by drumming, chanting, and cultural symbols that

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