Panawa language
Kainji language spoken in Nigeria
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Panawa (Bujiyel) is an East Kainji language of Nigeria[2] belonging to the Shammo cluster.[1]
PersonɔnɔPanawa
PeopleanɔPanawa
LanguageiPanawa
| Panawa | |
|---|---|
| Person | ɔnɔPanawa |
| People | anɔPanawa |
| Language | iPanawa |
Distribution
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]
- Akusεru (Fadan Bujiyel)
- Zabaŋa
- Adizənə
- Akayzoro
- Kaŋkay
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]