Shoo-Minda-Nye
A language of Nigeria
| Population | 10,000 (1973 SIL). |
| Region | Taraba state, Karim Lamido LGA, Benue River banks. |
| Language maps |
Nigeria, Map 3, reference number 204 Nigeria, Map 8, reference number 204 |
| Dialects | Shoo (Banda, Bandawa), Minda (Jinleri), Nye (Kunini). |
| Classification | Niger-Congo, Atlantic-Congo, Volta-Congo, Benue-Congo, Jukunoid, Central, Jukun-Mbembe-Wurbo, Unclassified |
| Language use | All 3 dialects are of equal status. Some also use Fulfulde [fuv], Hausa [hau], or Dza [jen]. |
| Comments | Called ‘Bakula’ together with Como Karim, Munga, Jiru, and Jessi. Ethnic groups: Banda, Kunini, Lau Habe. Fishermen. Christian, traditional religion, Muslim. |
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