Kamo language
| Kamo | |
|---|---|
| Ma | |
| Native to | eastern Nigeria |
| Region | Kaltungo and Akko LGAs, Gombe State |
Native speakers | (20,000 cited 1995)[1] |
| Language codes | |
| ISO 639-3 | kcq |
| Glottolog | kamo1254 |
Kamo (Ma, Nyii Ma) is a Savannas language of Gombe State, eastern Nigeria. Their original settlement was on Kamo Hill, but it was abandoned as the speakers gradually moved down into the plains during the 20th century.[2]
FAITH KAMO is a very religious tribe. Even before the advent of Christianity/Islam, Kamo people believed in the existence of Yamba the creator of all things and supreme judge.
References[edit]
- ^ Kamo at Ethnologue (18th ed., 2015) (subscription required)
- ^ Kleinewillinghöfer, Ulrich. 2014. The languages of the Tula – Waja Group. Adamawa Languages Project.