Akye

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A language of Nigeria

Alternate Names
Aike, Ake, Ekwenunga, Kapon
User Population

4,000 (Decker et al 2021d).

Location

Nassarawa state: Lafia LGA, 4 villages.

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Language Status

6b (Threatened).

Language Use

Concern about language shift to Hausa [hau] in all but Gwayaka village. Some young people, all adults. Children and young adults are shifting to Hausa [hau] as predominant language (Decker et al 2021d). All also use Hausa [hau] (Decker et al 2021d). Many also use Alago [ala] (Decker et al 2021d). Many also use English [eng] (Decker et al 2021d). Some also use Eggon [ego] (Decker et al 2021d).

Other Comments

Muslim, Christian.