Nzanyi

NJA

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Alternate Names: Jeng, Jenge, Kobotshi, Njai, Njanyi, Njei, Njeing, Njeny, Nzangi, Zani, Zany

Dialects: Dede, Hoode, Lovi, Magara, Maiha, Mutidi, Nggwoli, Paka, Rogede.

Genealogy:

Afro-Asiatic
Chadic
Biu-Mandara
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A.8

Demographics: 170,000 in Nigeria (2013 SIL). Population total all countries: 179,000.

Language Use: Some young people, older adults. Used as L2 by Gude [gde], Ngwaba [ngw].

Language Development: Schools in almost all villages, but enrollment often low.

Writing System: Unwritten

Nation of Origin: Nigeria

Other Comments: Muslim, Christian, traditional religion.