The Koti language, also known as Ekoti, is a Bantu language spoken in Mozambique by around 100,000 people. It is predominantly spoken in the coastal areas surrounding Koti Island and the nearby city of Angoche, which serves as the capital of the Angoche district in Nampula Province. Koti is a member of the Southern Bantu subgroup, specifically within the Makhuwa language group, and is often considered part of the larger Bantu family of languages. One of the distinctive features of the Koti language is its historical contact with Swahili, which has significantly influenced its vocabulary. This influence is believed to be the result of interactions with traders from the Swahili-speaking…