Kanuri dialect

Kanuri

A Saharan Nilo-Saharan language and the historical court language of the Kanem-Bornu empire. Around 13 million speakers across north-eastern Nigeria, southern Niger, eastern Chad, and northern Cameroon.

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Frequently asked questions

What language is Kanuri?

Kanuri is a dialect of Kanuri.

Which region is Kanuri associated with?

Kanuri is part of the West & Central Africa region on DialectAtlas.

How many people speak Kanuri?

Kanuri is spoken by approximately 13,000,000 people.

Is Kanuri endangered?

Kanuri is not currently classified as endangered. It has a stable speaker community with active intergenerational transmission.