Alternate Names: Bongwe, Iyasa, Lyaasa, Maasa, Yassa
Dialects: Avandje, Iyassa. Lexical similarity: with Ngumbi , (Kombe) in Equatorial Guinea.
Genealogy:
Demographics: 1,490 in Cameroon (2000). Population total all countries: 2,400. Ethnic population: 3,000.
Language Use: Youth moving to towns, where language proficiency decreases. All domains. All ages. Very positive attitudes. Also use Bulu [bum].
Language Development: Literacy rate in L1: 80% read, 40% write, though not a conventional orthography. Want literacy. Poetry. Radio programs.
Writing System: Latin
Nation of Origin: Cameroon
Other Comments: Christian, traditional religion.