Mbosi

MDW

developing

Alternate Names: Embosi, Mbochi, Mboshe, Mboshi

Dialects: Bunji (Mbonzi), Eboi, Ngolo, Olee, Ondinga.

Genealogy:

Niger-Congo
Atlantic-Congo
Volta-Congo
Benue-Congo
Bantoid
Southern
Narrow Bantu
Northwest
C
Mboshi (C.25)

Demographics: 108,000 (2000).

Language Use: Primarily oral use. French [fra] is used for reading and writing. All domains. Few younger users. Positive attitudes. Also use French [fra], Lingala [lin], Teke-Tege [teg].

Language Development: Small amount of literacy in place. New media. Dictionary. Bible portions.

Writing System: Latin

Nation of Origin: Congo

Other Comments: Traditional religion, Christian.