The Niger-Congo languages are a large family of languages spoken primarily in sub-Saharan Africa. This group includes over 1,500 languages, making it one of the world's largest language families. Notable languages within this family include Swahili, Yoruba, and Igbo, which are widely spoken in various regions of Africa. These languages are characterized by their use of noun classes, which categorize nouns into different groups. This feature affects verb conjugation and agreement within sentences. The Niger-Congo languages are essential for understanding the cultural and social dynamics of the regions where they are spoken.