Adamawa · Nigeria’s peoples
Mumuye
The Mumuye are the largest people of Taraba State, known for their tall wooden sculptures and rainmaking traditions.
At a glance
- Where do the Mumuye people live?
- Their homeland is in Ardo-Kola, Jalingo, Lau, Yorro and Zing in Taraba State, across 5 local government areas. They are also a large share of Bali, Gashaka and Gassol in Taraba State.
- What language do the Mumuye speak?
- Mumuye, a language of the Adamawa family (Atlantic-Congo › Volta-Congo › North Volta-Congo › Central Adamawa).
Overview
The Mumuye are the largest people of Taraba State, known for their tall wooden sculptures and rainmaking traditions.[2]High confidence
Where the Mumuye 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
- Ardo-Kola(Homeland)
- Jalingo(Homeland)
- Lau(Homeland)
- Yorro(Homeland)
- Zing(Homeland)
- Bali(Shared area)
- Gashaka(Shared area)
- Gassol(Shared area)
- Karim Lamido(Smaller presence)
Adamawa
- Jada(Smaller presence)
- Mayo-Belwa(Smaller presence)
- Toungo(Smaller presence)
Areas are approximate and show where people live. They are not claims of land ownership.
Communities beyond the homeland
Zing
Zing, Taraba State: Bitako, Bubong, Dinding, Lamma, Monkin, Yakoko.[5]High confidence
Predominantly Mumuye, in 12 clans.[5]
Language
Mumuye, a language of the Adamawa family (Atlantic-Congo › Volta-Congo › North Volta-Congo › Central Adamawa). ISO 639-3: mzm.[1]High confidence
Sources
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