Ubang Community: Where Men and Women Speak Different Languages Ubang, a culturally rich community in Obudu Local Government Area of Cross River State, Nigeria, stands out as one of the most mysterious and unique places in the world. What makes Ubang truly remarkable is that it is the only known community where men and women speak entirely different languages — not dialects, but distinct vocabularies for everyday words. For example, the word "shoe" is Ekwawhe in the male language, while women call it Ekweabah. A "cup" is Nkoh in male language and Ogbala in female language. Despite the difference, both genders understand each other perfectly and switch naturally between the two as needed. This linguistic divide is not taught in school — children instinctively begin to speak the version associated with their gender from a young age. The people of Ubang believe this phenomenon has divine origins. According to their oral history, God visited Ubang first and left behind a giant footprint on a mountaintop. This footprint, miraculously, adjusts to fit any human foot, whether child or adult. It is seen as sacred and proof that God was physically present in Ubang. Their legend ties into the biblical story of the Tower of Babel. They claim that an Ubang man led the project to reach Heaven. When God decided to scatter the people by confusing their languages, He started with Ubang, giving them two different languages — one for men and one for women — and then stopped there. That is why Ubang remains the only community with this divine linguistic distinction. Today, Ubang is not just a cultural wonder but a powerful tourist attraction. It stands as living proof of Nigeria’s deep-rooted heritage, spirituality, and mystery — a destination where history, myth, and language converge in a truly extraordinary way. #everyone