Cibak language
In this article, we will explore in depth the topic of Cibak language and its impact on contemporary society. Cibak language has generated a debate between experts and citizens, generating conflicting opinions and questions about its relevance today. Throughout history, Cibak language has played a fundamental role in different areas, from politics to popular culture, and its influence continues to be palpable on a daily basis. In this sense, it is crucial to analyze in detail the implications of Cibak language and how its evolution has shaped our way of understanding the world around us. From its origins to its current situation, this article seeks to provide a comprehensive perspective on Cibak language and its importance in contemporary society.
| Cibak | |
|---|---|
| Kyibaku | |
| Native to | Nigeria |
| Region | Borno State |
Native speakers | 200,000 (2014)[1] |
Afro-Asiatic
| |
| Language codes | |
| ISO 639-3 | ckl |
| Glottolog | ciba1236 |
| Linguasphere | 18-GBB-a |
Cibak (variously rendered Chibuk, Chibok, Chibbak, Chibbuk, Kyibaku, Kibbaku, Kikuk) is an Afro-Asiatic language spoken by about 200,000 who are majorly Kibaku people in Nigeria.[1]
Cibak is spoken in Askira/Uba, Chibok and Damboa local government areas in the south of Borno State in Nigeria.[2] The majority of speakers are Christians (about 92 %);[3] most of the schoolgirls abducted in the 2014 Chibok kidnapping by Boko Haram were Cibak-speakers and Christians.[4]
References
- Mu'azu, Mohammed Aminu (2015). Kibaku (Chibok) – English dictionary: Kibaku (Chibok) – English, English – Kibaku(Chibok). Languages of the world. Dictionaries. Muenchen: Lincom. ISBN 9783862885275.
Notes
- ^ a b Cibak at Ethnologue (18th ed., 2015) (subscription required)
- ^ http://1verse.com/files/Kibaku-2009_05.pdf[permanent dead link]
- ^ "Kibaku of Nigeria". Prayer Focus. The Seed Company. Archived from the original on May 17, 2014. Retrieved May 16, 2014.
- ^ Adam Nossiter (May 14, 2014). "Tales of Escapees in Nigeria Add to Worries About Other Kidnapped Girls". New York Times. Retrieved May 15, 2014.
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