Barikanci
Language Information
Barikanci is a pidgin form of Hausa used in northern Nigeria, especially in and around army barracks.
Its name comes from bariki ("barracks"). It mixes Hausa with English words and developed among soldiers of many language backgrounds in the colonial army.
Its name comes from bariki ("barracks"). It mixes Hausa with English words and developed among soldiers of many language backgrounds in the colonial army.
- Language Family
- Pidgin and Creole
- Subgroup
- Hausa-based