Bokyi

A language of Nigeria

ISO 639: bky
Alternate Names: Boki, Nfua, Nki, Okii, Osikom, Osukam, Uki, Vaaneroki
Population: 275,000 in Nigeria (2020). Total users in all countries: 282,900.
Location:: Cross River state: Boki LGA.
Language Status: 6a (Vigorous).
Classification: Niger-Congo, Atlantic-Congo, Volta-Congo, Benue-Congo, Cross River, Bendi
Dialects: Basua (Bashua), Irruan (Eerwee, Erwan), Boje (Bojie), Kwakwagom, Nsadop, Osokom, Wula (Baswo, Kecwan, Okundi), Oku, Boorim, Oyokom, Abo (Abu), Eastern Bokyi (East Boki).
Language Use: Important district language. Used by all.
Language Development: Dictionary. Bible: 1985.
Language Resources: OLAC resources in and about Bokyi
Writing: Latin script [Latn], used since 1971.
Other Comments: Ethnic groups: Ndir, Ukwese, Utang, and Yon.

Cameroon

Location: South West region: Manyu division, Akwaya subdivision, along Nigeria border northwest of Mamfe.
Dialects: Basua, Boki, Iruan.
Language Status: 6b (Threatened)

Location: Cross River state: Boki LGA.