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A language of
Benin
Location
Alibori and Borgou departments: Kalale and Segbana communes.
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Nigeria
Language Name
Boko
User Population
50,000 in Nigeria (2012 R. Jones).
Location
Kebbi state: Bagudo LGA, Senji north to Demmo, Kaoje, and Kenugbe, 35 villages; Niger state: Borgu LGA; possibly in Kwara state.
Alternate Names
Bòó, Bo’o, Bokonya
Dialects
Illo Busa (Busa).
Language Status
5 (Developing).
Language Use
Used by all. Positive attitudes. Also use Baatonum [bba]. Also use English [eng]. Also use Hausa [hau]. Used as L2 by Kyanga [tye].
Language Development
Adult literacy program.
Other Comments
Muslim, traditional religion.
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