Nkami

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A language of Ghana

ISO 639-3
nkq
User Population

7,000 (2009 SIL).

Location

Eastern region: Afram Plains district, Amankwakrom.

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Language Status

6a* (Vigorous).

Classification
Niger-Congo, Atlantic-Congo, Volta-Congo, Kwa, Nyo, Potou-Tano, Tano, Guang, North Guang
Dialects

None known. Reportedly similar to Nkonya [nko].

Language Use

There is a sizable majority of Akan [aka] speakers in towns where Nkamis live. Also use Akan [aka], in interaction between Nkamis and Akans.

Language Resources
OLAC resources in and about Nkami
Writing

Unwritten [Qaax].

Other Comments

The Nkamis are under Akan (Kwahu) chiefs.