Samba Leko

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A language of Nigeria

ISO 639-3
ndi
Alternate Names
Chamba Leko, Lego, Leko, Lekon, Ndi, Samba, Samba Leeko, Suntai
Population

62,000 in Nigeria (2000).

Location

Adamawa State, Ganye, Fufore, Wukari, and Takum LGAs. Also in Cameroon.

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Language Status

5 (Developing).

Classification
Niger-Congo, Atlantic-Congo, Volta-Congo, North, Adamawa-Ubangi, Adamawa, Leko-Nimbari, Leko
Dialects

Similar to Kolbila [klc].

Language Use

Those in Donga now speak Jukun [jbu].

Language Development
Grammar. NT: 2001.
Language Resources
OLAC resources in and about Samba Leko
Writing
Latin script.
Other Comments

Traditional religion, Christian, Muslim.

Also spoken in:

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