Abuʼ Arapesh language
Abu, also known as Ua, is an Arapesh language of Papua New Guinea. It is dying, as speakers are shifting to Tok Pisin.
Otto Nekitel, a first language speaker of Abu' Arapesh, was awarded a PhD from the ANU in 1986 for his thesis Sociolinguistic aspects of Abu, becoming the first Papua New Guinean to receive a doctorate in linguistics.
Abu is spoken in:
- East Sepik Province: Albiges/Mablep Rural LLG, ward 8
- Sandaun Province: East Aitape Rural LLG, wards 23, 24, 25, Balup, Matapau )