Alternate Names: Ala, Ouala, Waali, Wala
Dialects: ’Bulengee, Cherii, ’Dolimi, Fufula, Yeri Waali. Distinct from Southern Birifor , and Southern Dagaari ,.
Genealogy:
Demographics: 138,000 (2003).
Language Use: Vigorous. The Chakali [cli] are bilingual in Wali. All domains. All ages. Also use English [eng]. Used as L2 by Chakali [cli], Paasaal [sig], Vagla [vag].
Language Development: Literacy rate in L1: Below 1%. Literacy rate in L2: 15%–25%. Bible: 2009.
Writing System: Latin
Nation of Origin: Ghana
Other Comments: The ’ before dialect names indicates a change in vowel quality. Traditional religion, Muslim.