Bokyi
A language of Nigeria
| Population | 140,000 in Nigeria (1989 SIL). Population total all countries: 143,700. |
| Region | Cross River state, Ikom, Obudu, and Ogoja LGAs. Also in Cameroon. |
| Language map |
Nigeria, Map 10, reference number 448 |
| Alternate names | Boki, Nfua, Nki, Okii, Osikom, Osukam, Uki, Vaaneroki |
| Dialects | Basua (Bashua), Irruan (Erwan, Eerwee), Boje (Bojie), Kwakwagom, Nsadop, Osokom, Wula (Baswo, Okundi, Kecwan), Oku, Boorim, Oyokom, Abo (Abu), Eastern Bokyi (East Boki). |
| Classification | Niger-Congo, Atlantic-Congo, Volta-Congo, Benue-Congo, Cross River, Bendi |
| Language use | Important district language. |
| Language development | Bible: 1987. |
| Writing system | Latin script. |
| Comments | Ethnic groups: Ndir, Ukwese, Utang, Yon. |
Also spoken in:
Cameroon
| Language name | Bokyi |
| Population | 3,700 in Cameroon. |
| Region | South West Province, Manyu Division, Akwaya Subdivision, along Nigeria border northwest of Mamfe. |
| Language map |
Southwestern Cameroon, Enlarged Area, reference number 173 |
| Alternate names | Boki, Byoki, Nfua, Nki, Okii, Osikom, Osukam, Uki, Vaaneroki |
| Dialects | Basua, Boki, Iruan. |
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