Shammo languages

The Shammo (Shammɔ) or Jere languages are spoken in north-central Nigeria.^[1] They form a subgroup within the East Kainji languages.^[2]

Shammo
Jere
Geographic distribution	Plateau, Bauchi, and Kaduna states, Nigeria
Linguistic classification	Niger–Congo? Atlantic–Congo Volta-Congo Benue–Congo Kainji East Kainji Shammo
Subdivisions	Zele Boze Panawa Sanga Gusu Moro Loro Bunu ? Tunzu
Language codes
Glottolog	boze1240

A common greeting, Shammɔ, is used in all of the Shammo languages.^[2]

Languages

• Shammɔ languages^[2]
  • Zele cluster
    • Zele (Jere)
    • Boze (Buji), Panawa (Bujiyel)
  • Sanga, Gusu, Moro
  • Loro, Bunu (Ribina)
  • ? Tunzu (Duguza)