Grassfields · Nigeria’s peoples
Kaka (Yamba)
The Kaka, whose language is Yamba (a Grassfields language), are one of the two largest minorities on the Mambilla Plateau, and the second group in Gembu after the Mambila.
At a glance
- Where do the Kaka (Yamba) people live?
- Their homeland is in Sardauna in Taraba State, across 1 local government area.
- What language do the Kaka (Yamba) speak?
- Yamba, a language of the Grassfields family (Atlantic-Congo › Volta-Congo › Benue-Congo › Bantoid › Southern Bantoid › Wide Grassfields).
Overview
The Kaka, whose language is Yamba (a Grassfields language), are one of the two largest minorities on the Mambilla Plateau, and the second group in Gembu after the Mambila.[2],[1]Medium confidence
Where the Kaka (Yamba) live
Local government areas by state. Homeland: the group is the majority. Shared area: a large share of a mixed area. Smaller presence: present, but a small share.
Taraba
- Sardauna(Shared area)
- Gashaka(Smaller presence)
Areas are approximate and show where people live. They are not claims of land ownership.
Communities beyond the homeland
Kaka of the Mambilla Plateau
Sardauna, Taraba State.[2]Medium confidence
The Kaka are one of the largest minorities of the Mambilla Plateau.[2]
Language
Yamba, a language of the Grassfields family (Atlantic-Congo › Volta-Congo › Benue-Congo › Bantoid › Southern Bantoid › Wide Grassfields).[1]High confidence
Sources
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