Nwagu Aneke-írás
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Nwagu Aneke script
In this article, we will explore the fascinating life of the famous Nwagu Aneke script, whose contributions have left an indelible mark on history. From his humble beginnings to his rise to the top, Nwagu Aneke script has captivated people of all ages and from all walks of life. Throughout these pages, we will discover the achievements, challenges, and important moments that have defined Nwagu Aneke script's journey, as well as his lasting impact on the world around him. Join us on this journey through the life of Nwagu Aneke script and discover how his legacy continues to inspire and influence generations to come.
| Nwagu Aneke | |
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| Script type | |
Time period | c. 1950s - 1991 |
| Languages | Umuleri-Igbo |
The Nwagu Aneke script is a syllabary and some logographs that was developed by Nwagu Aneke for the Umuleri dialect of Igbo in the late 1950s. Aneke, a successful land owner and diviner, claimed to have had no prior reading or writing skills, and that he was inspired by spirits who revealed the characters to him. The script does not have any vowels but is similar to other West African scripts invented in the 19th and 20th centuries such as the Vai syllabary because it has characters for sounds that are not in the Latin script. Aneke had written over 100 textbooks worth of anti-colonial commentary works and diary entries such as The Spirits Implore Me to Record All They Have Taught Me and I Went Round the World before his death in 1991.
References
- ^ Azuonye, Chukwuma (1992). "The Nwagu Aneke Igbo Script: Its Origins, Features and Potentials as a Medium of Alternative Literacy in African Languages". Africana Studies Faculty Publication Series (13). University of Massachusetts Boston.