The Kambari or Kamberi languages) are a cluster of
Kainji languages
The Kainji languages are a group of about 60 related languages spoken in west-central Nigeria. They form part of the Central Nigerian (Platoid) branch of Benue–Congo.
Demographics
Four of the most widely spoken Kainji languages are Tsuvadi ( ...
spoken in northwestern
Nigeria
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(
Kebbi State
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and
Niger State
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).
Geographic distribution
The Kambarri languages are spoken in Kebbi and Niger States, Nigeria. There are also some speakers in other parts of Nigeria, including
Zamfara State
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and
Abuja
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.
Languages
The Kambari languages are:
[Roger Blench, 2010]
The Kambari languages
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* Kambari
** Kambari I:
*** Gadi
*** Vadi
*** Cishingini
*** Tsishingini
*** Baangi
*** Yumu
** Kambari II:
*** Tsikimba
*** Gaushi
*** Wenci
References
Kainji languages
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