Liberia's Vai script, one of Africa's few remaining indigenous writing systems, is gaining attention for its critical role in preserving cultural identity.

Experts emphasize the importance of safeguarding the script through education to ensure its survival, drawing parallels to how the Latin script shaped modern languages like English.

As global efforts focus on preventing language extinction, the loss of indigenous languages like Vai threatens to erase histories and cultural identities, making their preservation vital for future generations.

Lulu Gaboo spoke to cultural heritage enthusiast, Nandipha Besman, who's the founder of the Ngabantu Institute.