Bokyi

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A language of Nigeria

ISO 639-3
bky
Alternate Names
Boki, Nfua, Nki, Okii, Osikom, Osukam, Uki, Vaaneroki
User Population

275,000 in Nigeria (2020). Total users in all countries: 282,900.

Location

Cross River state: Boki LGA.

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Language Status

6a (Vigorous).

Classification
Niger-Congo, Atlantic-Congo, Volta-Congo, Benue-Congo, Cross River, Bendi
Dialects

Basua (Bashua), Irruan (Eerwee, Erwan), Boje (Bojie), Kwakwagom, Nsadop, Osokom, Wula (Baswo, Kecwan, Okundi), Oku, Boorim, Oyokom, Abo (Abu), Eastern Bokyi (East Boki).

Language Use

Important district language. Used by all.

Language Development

Dictionary. Bible: 1985.

Language Resources
OLAC resources in and about Bokyi
Writing

Latin script [Latn], used since 1971.

Other Comments

Ethnic groups: Ndir, Ukwese, Utang, and Yon.

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