Akum

A language of Cameroon

ISO 639: aku
Alternate Names: Aakuem, Anyar, Oakuem, Okum
Population: 1,400 in Cameroon (2002 SIL).
Location:: North West region: Menchum division, Furu-Awa subdivision, Nigeria border area, Akum village.
Language Status: 6a (Vigorous).
Classification: Niger-Congo, Atlantic-Congo, Volta-Congo, Benue-Congo, Jukunoid, Yukuben-Kuteb
Language Use: Home, friends, work. Used by all. Positive attitudes. Most also use Aghem [agq]. Most also use Cameroon Pidgin [wes]. Most also use Jukun Takum [jbu] (Akumbu and Brye 2005). A few also use English [eng].
Language Resources: OLAC resources in and about Akum
Writing: Unwritten [Qaax].

Nigeria

Location: Taraba state: Ekban, Konkom, and Manga villages near Cameroon border.
Language Status: 8b (Nearly extinct)

Location: North West region: Menchum division, Furu-Awa subdivision, Nigeria border area, Akum village.