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What is The Ashanti tribes Languages?

The Ashanti people primarily speak Twi, a language belonging to the Kwa branch of the Niger-Congo language family. Twi is one of the most widely spoken languages in Ghana, with an estimated 8 million speakers.

It's important to note that "Ashanti" is sometimes used to refer to both the people and the kingdom they established. So, when talking about the "Ashanti language," it's usually referring to Twi. However, within the Ashanti kingdom, there are other languages spoken besides Twi, including:

* Akuapem Twi: A dialect of Twi spoken in the Akuapem region.

* Asante Twi: The dialect of Twi spoken in the Ashanti region itself.

* Fante: Another Kwa language closely related to Twi, spoken in the Central Region of Ghana.

* Ewe: A language spoken in parts of Ghana and Togo, with some speakers found within the Ashanti region.

Therefore, while Twi is the dominant language among the Ashanti people, it's not the only one spoken within their communities.

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