Kyenga
A language of Nigeria
| Population | 4,000 in Nigeria (1995 R. Jones). Population total all countries: 5,000. |
| Region | Kebbi state, Geshuru, Kaele, Saufu, and Tuni villages west of Illo; Boko villages of Maze, Samia, Baikinrua, Pisa. Also in Benin. |
| Language map |
Nigeria, Map 1, reference number 4 |
| Alternate names | Kenga, Tienga, Tyanga, Tyenga |
| Dialects | Lexical similarity: 70% with Shanga [sho], 38%–40% with the Busa group. |
| Classification | Niger-Congo, Mande, Eastern, Eastern, Busa |
| Language use | Little Kyenga use, shifting to Hausa [hau] or Dendi [ddn]. |
| Comments | Traditional religion, Muslim. |
Also spoken in:
Benin
| Language name | Kyenga |
| Population | 1,000 in Benin (1995 SIM). |
| Region | Alibori Province (formerly north Borgou Province), Segbana Subprefecture, Tungan Bage, scattered villages. |
| Language map |
Benin, reference number 31 |
| Alternate names | Cenka, Tyenga |
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