Noun phrase conjunction in Akan

Noun phrase conjunction in Akan (Niger-Congo, Kwa) is performed by placing a connective between two noun phrases, but there some variation the forms used major dialects. In Twi dialects ne , Fante speakers may use nye or na depending on whether comitative coordinative interpretation intended. This paper focuses historical origins of n(y)e Akan. It suggests that patterns with other sub-saharan African languages such as Ewe, Ga, Yoruba and Hausa, which have connectives originating from verbs. suggestion based morpho-semantics these connectives. addition, demonstrates origin could be further traced to an equative copula language. conclusion syntactic semantic evidence available language strengthened cross-linguistic tendency for verbs develop into number unrelated languages.