Nyam language
| Nyam | |
|---|---|
| Native to | Nigeria |
| Region | Taraba State |
Native speakers | 1,500 (2006)[1] |
| Language codes | |
| ISO 639-3 | nmi |
| Glottolog | nyam1285 |
Nyam (also known as Nyambolo) is an Afro-Asiatic language spoken in Ndallang, Andamin and other villages in Karim Lamido, Local Government Area of Taraba State, Nigeria. Nyam are the holders of Nyam Chiefdom for over century. The Chiefdom is situated in Ndallang and the Chiefdom is ruling over villages like Andamin, Maltumbi, Wadata, Ndela, Wagal etc Nigeria.[1]
Notes
- ^ a b Nyam at Ethnologue (18th ed., 2015) (subscription required)
- ^ Blench, 2006. The Afro-Asiatic Languages: Classification and Reference List (ms)