Shama-Sambuga
A language of Nigeria
| Population | 5,000 (1995 S. and S. Dettweiler). |
| Region | Niger state, Rafi and Mariga LGAs; Kaduna state, Birnin Gwari LGA. |
| Language map |
Nigeria, Map 1, reference number 24 |
| Alternate names | Bushama, Tushama |
| Dialects | Shama, Sambuga. Lexical similarity: 64%–66% with the 3 Kamuku [rod] dialects, 69% with Hungworo [nat], 52% with Eastern Acipa [acp], 16%–17% with Western Acipa [awc]. |
| Classification | Niger-Congo, Atlantic-Congo, Volta-Congo, Benue-Congo, Kainji, Western, Kamuku |
| Language use | Also use Hausa [hau]. |
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