Makaa

MCP

developing

Alternate Names: Mekaa, South Makaa, South Mekaa

Dialects: Bebent (Bebend, Bebende, Bemina, Bewil, Biken), Besep, Mbwaanz, Shekunda (Sekunda, Shikunda).

Genealogy:

Niger-Congo
Atlantic-Congo
Volta-Congo
Benue-Congo
Bantoid
Southern
Narrow Bantu
Northwest
A
Makaa-Njem (A.83)

Demographics: 80,000 (1987 SIL).

Language Use: All domains in rural areas. Used as L2 by Kol [biw].

Language Development: Literacy rate in L1: 1%. Taught in primary schools, in about 5 schools. Poetry. Radio programs. Dictionary. Bible portions: 1997–2003.

Writing System: Latin

Nation of Origin: Cameroon

Other Comments: Christian, traditional religion.