Khana

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A language of Nigeria

Alternate Names

Kana, Ogoni

User Population

434,000 (2020).

Akwa Ibom state: Oruk Anam LGA, Wiisoe village; Rivers state: Khana LGA.

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Language Status

6a (Vigorous).

Niger-Congo, Atlantic-Congo, Volta-Congo, Benue-Congo, Cross River, Delta Cross, Ogoni, East

Yeghe, Norkhana, Ken-Khana, Boúe, Nyo-Kana, Babbe. Reportedly similar to Gokana [gkn] and Tee [tkq].

Khana is the largest language of the Ogonoid group and therefore Gokana [gkn], Baan [bjv], and Tee [tkq] tend to learn it. Used by all. Also use Gokana [gkn]. Also use Ibibio [ibb].

Language Development

Grammar. Bible: 1968.

Language Resources

OLAC resources in and about Khana

Latin script [Latn].