Bokyi

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A language of Nigeria

ISO 639-3
bky
Alternate Names
Boki, Nfua, Nki, Okii, Osikom, Osukam, Uki, Vaaneroki
Population

140,000 in Nigeria (1989 SIL). Population total all countries: 143,700.

Location

Cross River State, Ikom, Obudu, and Ogoja LGAs. Also in Cameroon.

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Language Status

6a (Vigorous).

Classification
Niger-Congo, Atlantic-Congo, Volta-Congo, Benue-Congo, Cross River, Bendi
Dialects

Abo (Abu), Basua (Bashua), Boje (Bojie), Boorim, Eastern Bokyi (East Boki), Irruan (Eerwee, Erwan), Kwakwagom, Nsadop, Oku, Osokom, Oyokom, Wula (Baswo, Kecwan, Okundi).

Language Use

Important district language.

Language Development
Bible: 1987.
Language Resources
OLAC resources in and about Bokyi
Writing
Latin script, used since 1971.
Other Comments

Ethnic groups: Ndir, Ukwese, Utang, and Yon.

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