A syllabic writing system used for the Vai language in Liberia and Sierra Leone, created independently by Vai speakers.
Named after the Vai people of West Africa. The script was invented around 1833 by Momolu Duwalu Bukele, making it one of the few writing systems created without external influence.
The Vai script is remarkable because it was invented by people who couldn't read any existing writing system - a rare example of independent script creation. It contains over 200 syllabic characters and is still used today.
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