Damakawa

A language of Nigeria

ISO 639: dam
Alternate Names: Tidama’un
Population: No known L1 speakers. Last fluent speakers probably survived into the late 20th century. Ethnic population: 750.
Location:: Kebbi state: Sakaba LGA, 3 or 4 villages. Kilo village is central.
Language Status: 9 (Dormant).
Classification: Niger-Congo, Atlantic-Congo, Volta-Congo, Benue-Congo, Kainji, Western, Duka
Dialects: None known. Reportedly similar to C’lela [dri], Tsuvadi [tvd], and Cicipu [awc].
Language Use: Still used in traditional rituals (2008 S. McGill). Ceremonies. Shifted to C’Lela [dri].
Language Resources: OLAC resources in and about Damakawa
Writing: Unwritten [Qaax].
Other Comments: Muslim, traditional religion.

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