Shoo-Minda-Nye

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A language of Nigeria

ISO 639-3
bcv
Alternate Names
Bakula
User Population

10,000 (1973 SIL).

Location

Taraba state: Karim Lamido LGA, Benue river banks.

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Language Status

6a* (Vigorous).

Classification
Niger-Congo, Atlantic-Congo, Volta-Congo, Benue-Congo, Jukunoid, Central, Jukun-Mbembe-Wurbo, Unclassified
Dialects

Shoo (Banda, Bandawa), Minda (Jinleri), Nye (Kunini). All 3 dialects are of equal status.

Language Use

Also use Dza [jen]. Also use Hausa [hau]. Also use Nigerian Fulfulde [fuv].

Language Resources
OLAC resources in and about Shoo-Minda-Nye
Other Comments

Ethnic groups: Banda, Kunini, Lau Habe. Christian, traditional religion.