Mmaala
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A language of Cameroon
Alternate Names
Central Yambassa, Mmala, Numaala, Numala, Yambassa
Autonym
Numála
User Population
8,000 (2014 G. Boyd).
Location
Centre region: Mbam-and-Inoubou division, Mmala canton, in and south of Bokito.
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Language Status
6b (Threatened).
Language Use
Even in the village and at home, some children use French [fra]. Speakers do not think French will replace Mmaala. Religious services. Some young people, all adults. Most also use Elip [ekm]. Most also use French [fra], from school age on. Most also use Yangben [yav]. Some also use Ewondo [ewo], especially in the Catholic Church, generally in singing only. A few also use Bulu [bum], especially in the Presbyterian Church (EPC). Used as L2 by Elip [ekm], Yangben [yav].
Language Development
Literacy rate in L1: 1%. Mmaala is begining to be taught in the public schools (couple of hours per week). Dictionary. Bible portions: 2007.
Christian, Muslim, traditional religion.