Alternate Names: Bebaroe, Boenga Ko, “Kaka” (pej.), Kakayamba, Mbem, Mbubem, Muzok, Swe’nga
Dialects: Bom, Fam, Gamfe, Gom, Gwembe, Kwak, Mbem, Mfe, Ngung, Nkot, Ntim, Ntong, Nwa, Rom, Saam, Sih, Yang.
Genealogy:
Demographics: 80,000 in Cameroon (2000), increasing. Includes those living outside the area.
Language Use: All domains. All ages. Positive attitudes. Also use French [fra].
Language Development: Literacy rate in L1: 10%. Radio programs. Films. Videos. Dictionary. NT: 1992–2011.
Writing System: Latin
Nation of Origin: Cameroon
Other Comments: Mbem is reference dialect. Christian (Protestant), traditional religion.