Panawa (Bujiyel) is an East Kainji language of Nigeria[2] belonging to the Shammo cluster.[1]
| Panawa | |
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| Bujiyel | |
| Native to | Nigeria |
| Region | Toro LGA, Bauchi State |
Native speakers | 3,000-4,000 (2021)[1] |
Language family | Niger–Congo?
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| Language codes | |
| ISO 639-3 | pwb |
| Glottolog | pana1298 |
| Panawa | |
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| Person | ɔnɔPanawa |
| People | anɔPanawa |
| Language | iPanawa |
Panawa is mostly closely related to Boze.[1]
There are probably no more than 3,000-4,000 ethnic Panawa. The Panawa live in the following five villages of Toro LGA, Bauchi State.[1]
The 5 Panawa villages were originally located on a hill called Owo Panawa. All 5 villages were relocated down to the plains in 1948, retaining their original names and clan structures. Each of the villages corresponds to an exogamous clan.[1]
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