| Nzanyi | |
|---|---|
| Native to | Nigeria,Cameroon |
| Region | Adamawa State |
Native speakers | (86,000 cited ca. 1993)[1] |
Afro-Asiatic
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| Language codes | |
| ISO 639-3 | nja |
| Glottolog | nzan1240 |
| Person | Nzangi[2] |
|---|---|
| People | Nzanyi |
Nzanyi (also known as Njanyi, Nzangi, Njai, Njeny, Zani, Zany, Jeng, Jenge, Njei, Njeing, Kobotshi) is anAfro-Asiatic language spoken inNigeria inAdamawa State inMaiha LGA, and along the border inCameroon. Dialects are Dede, Hoode, Lovi, Magara, Maiha, Mutidi, Nggwoli, Pakka, and Rogede.[1]
In Cameroon, Njanyi is spoken near the Nigerian border in theDoumo area (Mayo-Oulo commune,Mayo-Louti department, and inDembo andBasheo communes,Bénoué department, Northern Region) by about 9,000 speakers. It is mainly spoken in Nigeria.[3]
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