Aspects Of Kono Negation
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Aspects Of Kono Negation
Chapter one
NEGATION AT KONO
INTRODUCTION
General Background
This chapter introduces the language of study and the people.
speaking the language and their physical region. It introduces us to the language’s speakers’ backgrounds, including their cultures and values. This chapter also includes a brief explanation of the study’s scope, data gathering method, genetic categorisation, and the theoretical framework used to conduct the linguistic research.
The purpose of this research is to describe a specific component of the kono language syntax. Our primary focus is on linguistic negation. Kono is a language spoken in the Kauru Local Government Area of Kaduna State, Nigeria.
The Kono community is a minor ethnic group in Kauru. The native speakers of Kono name themselves ”Jawuzura”, while Hausa speakers refer to them as ”Konu or Kwono. Konu, or Kwono, is their alternate name.
1.1 HISTORICAL BACKGROUND OF KONO PEOPLE.
According to oral tradition, the Kono people originated in a dense forest near the northern border of Kaduna State. It was a place surrounded by many rocks; in this forest, people believe they have everything they need until the British Colonial master introduced Christianity through a missionary, and with time, Mrs. Majinnya (a white woman) established a school.
The arrival of the colonial ruler caused many changes to the kono community. These include their style of dress, culture and traditional beliefs, and, most notably, their religion.
1.2 Geographical Location of Konos People
Kono people live in Kauru Local Government Area in Kaduna State, where they have always called home. Kinuhu and Dingi are some of the towns that surround the neighbourhood.
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These towns speak distinct languages; the localities surrounding Kono include Zampuru, Gwandara, Padan-Kono, Kimuru, Kiwapa, and Gbure, among others.
A map of Kaduna State showing Kono.
1.3 SOCIOLINGUISTIC PROFILE OF THE KONOS.
The people of Kono use their language at the market to promote their language among the other languages used by the local authorities. They occasionally employ their language in the political arena.
They have an orthography for the language, although it is not utilised in educational settings, such as schools. They occasionally clash with other languages used by their local government, resulting in one being considered superior to the others.
SOCIO-CULTURAL PROFILES OF KONO PEOPLE
Culture is described as a group’s overall way of life in a certain geographic area. The Kono people have distinct cultural values that are shown in their marriage system, festivals, religion, and jobs.
Marriage system
In the oral tradition, Kono has a unique method of marriage. It simply states that a sluggish guy cannot marry any Kono child. That is, each guy who is ready for marriage must first provide the girl with a carve wood and axe for housework since it will be used to transport firewood home from the farm.
A man who wants to marry a lady must also farm for the lady’s family before and after marriage, in addition to being of legal age. This is still done today. Another major aspect of the Kono marriage system is that no marriage ceremonies take place during the rainy season because people are too busy farming.
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