Koro Wachi

A language of Nigeria

ISO 639: bqv
Alternate Names: Agere, Begbere-Ejar, Koro Agwe, Koro Makama
Population: 106,000 (2006 SIL).
Location:: Kaduna state: Kachia and Kagarko LGAs; Nassarawa state: Keffi LGA.
Language Status: 6b (Threatened).
Classification: Niger-Congo, Atlantic-Congo, Volta-Congo, Benue-Congo, Plateau, Western, Northwestern, Koro
Dialects: Koro Miamia (Koro Myamya, Miamia, Miamiya, Miyamiya), Tinor (Ala, Koro Ache, Koron Ala, Waci, baTinɔr, iTinɔr). Most similar to Ashe [ahs], then to Duya [ldb], and Nyankpa [yes]. These 4 languages are often referred to as the Koro Cluster.
Language Use: Youth in market towns are beginning to shift to Hausa [hau]. Home, market. Some young people, all adults. Positive attitudes. Most also use Hausa [hau]. Many also use English [eng]. Also use Ashe [ahs]. Used as L2 by Zhire [zhi].
Language Development: Literature. Radio. Videos. Texts.
Language Resources: OLAC resources in and about Koro Wachi
Writing: Latin script [Latn].
Other Comments: Koro is a cover term used for 2 distinct languages, Waci [bqv] and Ashe [ahs]. Traditional religion, Christian, Muslim.

Location: Kaduna state: Kachia and Kagarko LGAs; Nassarawa state: Keffi LGA.