Kuvori language

Vori
Surubu
TiVori
Native toNigeria
RegionKaduna State
Native speakers
3,000 (2016)
Language codes
ISO 639-3sde
Glottologsuru1258
ELPKaivi
Vori
PersonPiVori
PeopleAVori
LanguageTiVori

Vori (also called Surubu or Skrubu) is a Kainji language of Nigeria.

Roger Blench (2016) reported that the people referred to as Surubu in the present literature are called Vori. Their main centre is the town of Geshere, which is west of Mariri on the Lere road. The Vori live in 32 settlements, and there are about 50,000 to 70,000 speakers.

Bina, another undocumented language, is spoken nearby.

History

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ReferencesA TRIBE CALL KUVORI ( SURUBU )

located in southern part of kaduna in kauru local government.

A brief about SURUBU.

The Surubu, or Kuvori tribe, are an indigenous ethnic group primarily located in the southern part of Kaduna State, Nigeria. While detailed written records about the Surubu tribe's history may be scarce, their history is often transmitted orally through storytelling, myths, and legends passed down through generations.

1. Origin and Migration: The exact origins of the Surubu people are not clearly documented, but oral traditions suggest that they migrated to their present-day homeland in southern Kaduna from other regions. Like many ethnic groups in Nigeria, their migration might be linked to various factors such as the search for fertile land, escape from conflicts, or exploration.

2. Traditional Society: The Surubu tribe traditionally organized themselves into family units, clans, and communities led by chiefs or elders. Their social structure often revolved around kinship ties, with extended families playing a significant role in community life. They had their own systems of governance, justice, and conflict resolution, which were often based on customary laws and traditions.

3. Cultural Practices: The Surubu people have rich cultural practices, including colorful festivals, dances, music, and ceremonies. These cultural expressions play vital roles in marking important milestones such as births, marriages, and harvest seasons. Traditional attire, arts, and crafts also reflect the tribe's cultural identity and heritage.

4. Religion and Beliefs: Before the spread of Christianity and Islam in the region, the Surubu tribe practiced traditional African religions, often characterized by animistic beliefs, ancestor worship, and reverence for natural elements. These spiritual practices were deeply intertwined with their daily lives, rituals, and ceremonies.

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  1. ↑ Vori at Ethnologue (25th ed., 2022) Closed access icon
  2. ↑ Blench, Roger (2019). An Atlas of Nigerian Languages (4th ed.). Cambridge: Kay Williamson Educational Foundation.
  3. ↑ Blench, Roger. 2016. Weeping over the disappearance of Nigeria’s minority languages: how to get more reliable information and what to do about it. Presentation, Jos Linguistic Circle.