The Gbandi people are an ethnic group primarily found in Liberia and Sierra Leone. They speak the Gbandi language, which belongs to the Mande language family. Traditionally, the Gbandi people engage in agriculture, cultivating crops such as rice, cassava, and yams, which are central to their diet and culture. Socially, the Gbandi community is organized around extended families and clans, with strong emphasis on kinship ties. They have rich cultural traditions, including music, dance, and storytelling, which play a vital role in their social life and help preserve their history and values.