Kutep

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Taraba state: Takum LGA.

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Cameroon

Language NameKutep

User Population

3,000 in Cameroon (2005 SIL).

Location

North West region: Menchum division, Furu-Awa subdivision, Baji and Lubu villages near Nigeria border.

Alternate Names

Ati, Kuteb, Kutev, Mbarike, “Jompre” (pej.), “Zumper” (pej.)

Dialects

Jenuwa, Lissam, Fikyu, Kunabe, Kentin.

Language Status

6b* (Threatened).

Language Use

Some also use English [eng], as language of public education. Also use Cameroon Pidgin [wes]. Also use Jukun Takum [jbu].

Language Development

Literacy rate in L2: 15%–25%.

Other Comments

Christian, traditional religion.