Kwama

KMQ

vigorous

Alternate Names: Afan Mao, Amam, Gogwama, Goma, Gwama, Koma of Asosa, Nokanoka, North Koma, Takwama, T’wa Kwama

Genealogy:

Nilo-Saharan
Komuz
Koman

Demographics: 15,000 (1982 SIL).

Language Use: Vigorous. Also use Amharic [amh], Standard Arabic [arb], West Central Oromo [gaz]. Used as L2 by Komo [xom].

Language Development: Literacy rate in L2: 12%.

Writing System: Unwritten

Nation of Origin: Ethiopia

Other Comments: Called Gwama by Komo speakers. Muslim, traditional religion.