Keliko people
| Total population | |
|---|---|
| 61,000 | |
| Regions with significant populations | |
 South Sudan | 27,000 |
 DR Congo | 21,000 |
 Uganda | 13,000 |
| Languages | |
| Keliko | |
| Religion | |
| Christianity and Animism | |
| Related ethnic groups | |
| Lugbara, Madi | |
The Keliko or Kaliko are an ethnic group in South Sudan and the Democratic Republic of the Congo, with immigrants in Uganda. Most members of the Keliko are Christians. In the Democratic Republic of the Congo, they are called kaliko umi, more especially from Laibo, Mado, awubha awuzi and so on. There is a slight pronousation between Kaliko people in South Sudan and those in the DRC.[citation needed]
They speak the Keliko language, which is a Central Sudanic language. The population of the Keliko likely exceeds 10,000.[1]
The Keliko people live in Lújúlē and Ūdábī payams west of Morobo County, Central Equatoria State (CES) and in Ūmbãci in Yei County, CES, South Sudan. Some are also in the DR Congo and Uganda.[2] The Keliko people have a motto that says "trú álõ bã 'orá", which means "together we can".
The Wycliffe Bible Translators, in the Fall of 2018, gave and dedicated to the Keliko People a translation of the New Testament in their own language. There were 1000 translated New Testaments distributed.[3]
The Keliko Culture and Society[edit]
The Keliko are an ethnic group in South Sudan, primarily located in the Central Equatoria region. They have a unique culture that is deeply rooted in their history, traditions, and beliefs.
The Keliko have a rich cultural heritage that includes traditional music, dance, and folklore. Their social structure is typically organized around clans and extended families, with elders playing a crucial role in community decision-making and the preservation of traditions. They use instruments such as drums, harps, and flutes to create rhythmic and melodic sounds that reflect their cultural identity.
The Keliko people are people of hospitality and generosity in the region. They have a strong sense of community and often come together for important events such as weddings, funerals, and religious celebrations.
The Keliko people have faced challenges in recent years due to conflict and displacement. However, they continue to preserve their cultural heritage and maintain their traditional way of life despite these difficulties.
Keliko Language[edit]
The Keliko speak the Keliko language, which belongs to the Nilo-Saharan language family, specifically the Central Sudanic group. The language is an integral part of their cultural identity and is used in daily communication, traditional rituals, and oral literature.
Religion[edit]
The traditional religion of the Keliko involves a belief in a supreme deity and various spirits associated with nature. However, Christianity has also become widespread among the Keliko, particularly due to missionary activities in the region.
Livelihood of the Keliko people[edit]
The Keliko primarily engage in subsistence farming, growing crops such as maize, millet, sorghum, and cassava. They also practice animal husbandry, hunting and fishing. These activities are essential for their sustenance and economic stability.
Keliko Clan[edit]
Lújúlē
- Kīrinyã Clans, Ēlīvū, Ãsãrú, Ūmbõkõrõ, Ãmvikõ, Ūdūvū, Mīnyõ, Ūcévū.
- Awúrū Clans, Kūtrú, Luúgbãrã, Úlá'bá, Úlú'bá, Ūlúvū, Vãrã'bá, Bēlīkã, Yīí'bá, Nyãyi, Ūbīcã, Dīmú, Pãlári,Pēcēmēnī,Ãsãrú.
- Ūmbãci Clans, Pãkãyi, Bēlīkã, Põkújõ, Kērī, Pēcēmēnī, Lámílá, Yãvū, Bãngīlõ, Tomonó, Ūbīcã.
- Põlócū Clans, Nyīgū, Índrikõ, Pãmūna, Īréngá, Úrúgóngá.
- Géri Clans, Pãkãyi, Ūcákã, Géri, Pãtrúku.
- Būrã, Éndri'bá, Pãkãyi, Ajaka, Põkújõ, Útú'bá, Pãlígá, Ūlúkú, Nyóri, Õgúdrá, Méré.
- Úrúgó,
- Ulíni,
- Máberõ
- Yãvū
- Pãyiíkã
- Ábūngēlē
- Pányãnã
- Nyãngã
- Būrángá
- Pãni
- Dīmú
- Andrá'bá
- Kãnyã'bá
- 20. Nyéyi
- Chobiri
- pamuna
- Abeko
- Loyinya
- ubondu
- pegeri
- mindra
- ubicha
- Nyéyi Ãlí'bá, Ãgófi, Kērī, Mūrúdū, Põkújõ, Éngīrīkõ, Ūbīcã, Nyūmbãrī, Ūlúvū, Lúgbãrã, Múmá, Wúrá, Babiri, Nyãrãvū, Írã'bá, Yīí'bá.
- Yóndú, Gilá, Gãndū, Bãngilõ, Lásá, Mãtãrãbã, Ūmbãgã, Nuka
- Gõdó, Bãrī, Lõgõ
The rivers in Kēlīkó land[edit]
- Njīrīma, Kēmbē, A'dékē'dē, Cókólí, Ãndēlízú, Dõó, Mīrīvá, Kíndri, Gbūgbū, Ává, Kéjíkó, Ūkújīku, Íni, ízóngázókú, Írákángá, Īndrékēcé, Kūndéméné, Kémi, Lúkúju, Wóbíyó, Ū'dúdrã, Yõóféku, lõtóbú Agangara, Dangarakaku, Ohohnga, Yatanga, Odrokojo, River Yei, Yēyī káré, Woobi, weiba chúmúdé,ízongázokú
References[edit]
- ^ Gurtong Peace Project
- ^ "AFRICA | 101 Last Tribes - Keliko people". www.101lasttribes.com. Retrieved 2022-12-04.
- ^ Prior, Phil (2020-01-15). "Keliko New Testament: The 1000th Translation Completed with SIL and Alliance Engagement". Wycliffe Global Alliance. Retrieved 2022-12-04.
 | This Democratic Republic of the Congo-related article is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. |
 | This article about South Sudanese ethnicity is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. |