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6 unusual facts about Fon language


Akaba of Dahomey

In addition, Houegbadja also had a younger son named Dosu (the traditional name for the first male born after twins in Fon) who would later take the name Agaja.

Annual Customs of Dahomey

The Annual Customs of Dahomey (xwetanu or huetanu in Fon) were the main yearly celebration in the Kingdom of Dahomey.

Dakodonou

Evidence of this is suggested through the fact that the head priest of the kingdom, the agasunon in Fon, was always from the lineage of Dakodonu.

Fon language

In Ouidah, a rising or falling tone is realized as a mid tone.

Nouréini Tidjani-Serpos

As well as being fluent in several African languages (Yoruba, Fon, Éwé and Goun), he speaks English and French and reads Spanish fluently.

Zémidjan

The name derives from the Fon language where zémidjan means "get me there fast" or "take me quickly".



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