Koro Nulu

A language of Nigeria

ISO 639: vkn
Alternate Names: Ija Koro, Koro Afiki, Koro Ija
Population: 4,000 (2020 SIL).
Location:: Niger state: Tafa LGA, Dogon Kurmi, Ija Koro, Kabwei, and Shere.
Language Status: 6a (Vigorous).
Classification: Niger-Congo, Atlantic-Congo, Volta-Congo, Benue-Congo, Plateau, Southern
Dialects: None known. Lexical similarity: 5%–6% with Dibo [dio], 7% with Koro Zuba [vkz].
Language Use: Home, community, work. Used by all. Positive attitudes. Most also use Hausa [hau], with younger people having more proficiency since it is used in education. Some also use Dibo [dio], mostly adults and some elderly. Some also use Gbari [gby], mostly adults and older. Some also use Gwandara [gwn], mostly adults and some elderly. Also use English [eng], with younger people having more proficiency since it is used in education.
Other Comments: Prefer to intermarry with Gwandara [gwn] and Gbagyi [gbr] speakers rather than other groups because they perceive that their cultures are similar (2020 SIL). Muslim.

Location: Niger state: Tafa LGA, Dogon Kurmi, Ija Koro, Kabwei, and Shere.