Alternate Names: Central Yambassa, Kalong, Nuasue, Nukalonge
Dialects: Nukalonge, Numende, Nutanga. Reportedly similar to Elip , and Mmaala ,.
Genealogy:
Demographics: 2,300 (1994 SIL).
Language Use: Religious services. Some young people, all adults. Positive attitudes. Speakers do not think French [fra] will replace Yangben. Also use Bulu [bum], Elip [ekm], Ewondo [ewo], French [fra], Mmaala [mmu]. Used as L2 by Elip [ekm], Hijuk [hij], Mmaala [mmu].
Language Development: French [fra] is used in primary and secondary education. Poetry. Bible portions.
Writing System: Latin
Nation of Origin: Cameroon
Other Comments: Nukalonge is the reference dialect.