Mbukushu

MHW

developing

Alternate Names: Gova, Kusso, Mambukush, Mampukush, Mbukuhu, Mbukushi, Thimbukushu

Dialects: None known. Reportedly similar to Kwangali ,.

Status Notes: Recognized language (2001, Education Act No. 16, Article 35), implemented by Ministry of Education, 2003.

Genealogy:

Niger-Congo
Atlantic-Congo
Volta-Congo
Benue-Congo
Bantoid
Southern
Narrow Bantu
Central
K
Luyana (K.333)

Demographics: 6,100 in Namibia (2006). Population total all countries: 35,100.

Language Use: Used as L2 by Yeyi [yey].

Language Development: Radio programs. Dictionary. Grammar. NT: 1986.

Writing System: Latin

Nation of Origin: Namibia

Other Comments: Traditional religion, Christian.