The Igbo language is a native language spoken primarily by the Igbo people in southeastern Nigeria. It is one of the official languages of Nigeria and belongs to the Niger-Congo language family. Igbo has several dialects, with Standard Igbo being the most widely used for education and media. Igbo is a tonal language, meaning that the pitch or intonation used when pronouncing words can change their meanings. The language uses a Latin-based alphabet and has a rich oral tradition, including proverbs, folktales, and songs that reflect the culture and values of the Igbo people.