Songhay
Also known as: Songhai, Sonrai
A Nilo-Saharan language cluster of the Niger river bend, the language of the medieval Songhay empire. Around 4 million speakers across Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso.
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Frequently asked questions
What language is Songhay?
Songhay is a dialect of Songhay.
Which region is Songhay associated with?
Songhay is part of the West & Central Africa region on DialectAtlas.
Is Songhay known by other names?
Yes — Songhay is also referred to as Songhai, Sonrai.