Kroomen

Kroomen, or KROOBOYS (also spelt Krumen and Kruboys), a Negro people inhabiting for the most part the Pepper Coast of Guinea, West Africa. They belong to two divisions, the Grebo or Gedebo and the Kroomen proper. The Grebo are agriculturists and traders; the Kroomen are bold and skilful boatmen, and are employed for the surf-boats all along the coast of that part of Africa. Their language is closely related to the Mandingo tongue.