Damakawa

A language of Nigeria

Tidama’un

No known L1 speakers. Last fluent speakers probably survived into the late 20th century. Ethnic population: 750.

Kebbi state: Sakaba LGA, 3 or 4 villages. Kilo village is central.

9 (Dormant).

None known. Reportedly similar to C’lela [dri], Tsuvadi [tvd], and Cicipu [awc].

Still used in traditional rituals (2008 S. McGill). Ceremonies. Shifted to C’Lela [dri].

Unwritten [Qaax].

Muslim, traditional religion.