Cicipu

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A language of Nigeria

ISO 639-3
awc
Alternate Names
Achipa, Acipanci, Western Acipa
Population

20,000 (1995 CAPRO).

Location

Kebbi State, Sakaba LGA, Sakaba; Niger State, Mariga LGA, Kumbashi and Kakihum.

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Language Status

6a (Vigorous).

Classification
Niger-Congo, Atlantic-Congo, Volta-Congo, Benue-Congo, Kainji, Western, Kamuku
Dialects

Ticuhun (Kakihum), Tidipo (Kadonho), Tidodimo (Kadedan), Tikula (Maburya), Tikumbasi (Kumbashi), Tirisino (Karishen), Tizoriyo (Mazarko). Mutually unintelligible with linguistically most similar Tsuvadi [tvd]. Lexical similarity: about 95% among dialects; 50% with Tsuvadi [tvd], 15%–20% with Eastern Acipa [acp]; 18% with Hungworo [nat]; 16%–17% with Shama [sqa]; 15%–17% with Kamuku [cdr].

Language Use

Fewer children speak Cicipu in Niger State and in Kebbi State. Home, village. Positive attitudes. Also use Hausa [hau]; some also use Tsuvadi [tvd] or C’lela [dri].

Language Development
New media. Videos.
Language Resources
OLAC resources in and about Cicipu
Other Comments

Kumbasi perceived as most divergent from prestigious Tirisino, the hub of traditions. Muslim, Christian, Traditional religion.