In today's world, the importance of Nigerian braille has gained unprecedented relevance. Whether in the professional, personal or academic field, Nigerian braille has become a topic of widespread interest that directly impacts people's lives. As society advances, Nigerian braille has become a meeting point that generates debate, reflection and constant analysis. This article will delve into the world of Nigerian braille, exploring its different facets and its impact on different aspects of everyday life.
Several braille alphabets are used in Nigeria. For English, Unified English Braille has been adopted. Three other languages have been written in braille: Hausa, Igbo, and Yoruba. All three alphabets are based on English readings, with the addition of letter's particular to these languages. Punctuation is as in English Braille.
The letters of these languages beyond the basic Latin alphabet are as follows:
Hausa Braille | |
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Script type | alphabet
|
Print basis | Hausa alphabet |
Languages | Hausa |
Related scripts | |
Parent systems | Braille
|
Hausa includes
kw |
sh |
ts |
ɗ |
from English q, sh, st, ed (international second d), and three derived letters:
Basic letter: | b |
k |
y |
---|---|---|---|
Derived letter: | ɓ |
ƙ |
ƴ |
Hausa is presumably written in braille in Niger as well, since Ethnologue 17 reports that Zarma is written in braille in that country. However, this need not mean it uses the same alphabet as Nigerian Hausa.
Igbo Braille | |
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Script type | alphabet
|
Print basis | Igbo alphabet |
Languages | Igbo |
Related scripts | |
Parent systems | Braille
|
Igbo Braille has
kw |
ch |
gh |
sh |
from English q, ch, gh, sh, and six other letters with common international/African values:
Basic letter: | b |
e |
i |
o |
u | |
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Extended letter: | gb |
ẹ |
ị |
ọ |
ụ |
ŋ |
(See Ewe Braille and Kabiye Braille for similar code assignments.)
Yoruba Braille | |
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Script type | alphabet
|
Print basis | Yoruba alphabet |
Languages | Yoruba |
Related scripts | |
Parent systems | Braille
|
Yoruba Braille also has
kw |
ṣ |
(from English q, sh), and three derived letters:
Basic letter: | b |
e |
o |
---|---|---|---|
Derived letter: | gb |
ẹ |
ọ |
The vowel assignments follow international conventions.