Zhire

A language of Nigeria

ISO 639: zhi
Alternate Names: Banyi, Jabji, Kanyi, Kenyi
Location:: Kaduna state: Kagarko LGA, Kenyi district; 8 villages.
Language Status: 6a (Vigorous).
Classification: Niger-Congo, Atlantic-Congo, Volta-Congo, Benue-Congo, Plateau, Western, Northwestern, Hyamic
Language Use: Used by all. Most also use English [eng], with varying level of proficiency depending on age and education. Most also use Hausa [hau], with varying level of proficiency depending on age and education. Most also use Hyam [jab], with varying level of proficiency depending on age and education. Most also use Koro Wachi [bqv], with varying level of proficiency depending on age and education.
Other Comments: Christian.

Location: Kaduna state: Kagarko LGA, Kenyi district; 8 villages.