Bozo, Jenaama

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Mopti region: Djenné and Mopti circles on Niger river, Tenenkou and Youwarou circles; Ségou region: Niger river, upstream from Mopti.

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Nigeria

Language NameSorko

Location

Kebbi, Kwara, and Niger states, Lake Kainji.

Alternate Names

Corogama, Jenaama Bozo, Jenama, Nononke, Sarkanci, Sarkawa, Sorogama, “Boso” (pej.), “Bozo” (pej.)

Language Status

6a* (Vigorous).

Language Use

Also use Hausa [hau].

Other Comments

Non-indigenous. New Sorko speaking groups migrating downriver into Nigeria. Muslim.