Mmaala

MMU

threatened

Alternate Names: Benyi, Central Yambassa, Mmala, Numaala

Dialects: Nuenie, Nukitia.

Genealogy:

Niger-Congo
Atlantic-Congo
Volta-Congo
Benue-Congo
Bantoid
Southern
Narrow Bantu
Northwest
A
Sanaga (A.62)

Demographics: 5,300 (1982 SIL).

Language Use: Even in the village, some children use French [fra] even in the home. Religious services. Some young people, all adults. Also use French [fra]. Speakers do not think French will replace Mmaala. Also use Bulu [bum], Elip [ekm], Ewondo [ewo], Yangben [yav]. Used as L2 by Elip [ekm], Yangben [yav].

Language Development: Poetry. Bible portions: 2007.

Writing System: Latin

Nation of Origin: Cameroon