Panawa language


Panawa is an East Kainji language of Nigeria belonging to the Shammo cluster.
Panawa is mostly closely related to Boze.

Distribution

There are probably no more than 3,000-4,000 ethnic Panawa. The Panawa live in the following five villages of Toro LGA, Bauchi State.
  • Akusεru
  • Zabaŋa
  • Adizənə
  • Akayzoro
  • Kaŋkay
The 5 Panawa villages were originally located on a hill called Owo Panawa. All 5 villages were relocated down to the plains in 1948, retaining their original names and clan structures. Each of the villages corresponds to an exogamous clan.