Bokyi

BKY

vigorous

Alternate Names: Boki, Nfua, Nki, Okii, Osikom, Osukam, Uki, Vaaneroki

Dialects: Abo (Abu), Basua (Bashua), Boje (Bojie), Boorim, Eastern Bokyi (East Boki), Irruan (Eerwee, Erwan), Kwakwagom, Nsadop, Oku, Osokom, Oyokom, Wula (Baswo, Kecwan, Okundi).

Genealogy:

Niger-Congo
Atlantic-Congo
Volta-Congo
Benue-Congo
Cross River
Bendi

Demographics: 140,000 in Nigeria (1989 SIL). Population total all countries: 143,700.

Language Use: Important district language. All ages.

Language Development: Bible: 1987.

Writing System: Latin

Nation of Origin: Nigeria

Other Comments: Ethnic groups: Ndir, Ukwese, Utang, and Yon.