Grebo

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The Grebo are a people who live on the coast of Liberia. They are part of the Kru group, who inhabit southern Liberia and southwestern Côte d'Ivoire. The Grebo language is a Kwa language spoken by the Grebo people. The Kru, including the Grebo, are known as skilled stevedores and fishermen along the west coast of Africa. They have established communities in many port cities.12

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…in Monrovia; the Kru and Grebo, who were among the earliest converts to Christianity; the De; Belleh (Belle); and Krahn. The Kwa-speaking group occupies the southern half of the country. The Mel group includes the Gola and Kisi, who are also found in Sierra Leone and are known to be…
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…in Monrovia; the Kru and Grebo, who were among the earliest converts to Christianity; the De; Belleh (Belle); and Krahn. The Kwa-speaking group occupies the southern half of the country. The Mel group includes the Gola and Kisi, who are also found in Sierra Leone and are known to be…
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