Fali of Baissa explained

See also: Fali languages (Cameroon).

Fali
Also Known As:Fali of Baissa
States:Nigeria
Region:Taraba State
Speakers:"few left"
Date:1992
Ref:e18
Familycolor:Niger-Congo
Fam2:Atlantic–Congo
Fam4:? (unclassified)
Iso3:fah
Glotto:bais1242
Glottorefname:Baissa Fali

Fali is an unclassified Benue-Congo language of Nigeria, spoken in the town of Baissa in Taraba State. The language is unwritten, and there are few to no speakers remaining.

Genetic affiliation

Baissa Fali belongs to the Benue - Congo sub-family of the Niger - Congo languages. Its position within this family remains a matter of discussion.[1]

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Notes and References

  1. Williamson, Kay (1989) 'Benue–Congo Overview', pp. 248–274 in Bendor-Samuel, John & Rhonda L. Hartell (eds.) The Niger–Congo Languages – A classification and description of Africa's largest language family. Lanham, Maryland: University Press of America.