Language

Bana language

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Bana is an Afro-Asiatic language spoken in northern Cameroon. Dialects include Gamboura and Gili.

Bana is spoken in the canton of Guili, in the northern part of the commune of Bourrha (department of Mayo-Tsanaga, Far North Region). The speakers call their language koma kabana 'the language of the Bana'.

Phonology

The vowels of Bana are /ɨ ə ɛ/, which can occur with high, falling, low, or rising tone.

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    Bana
    WikidataLast verified: 23 October 2026
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    Bana language
    Wikipedia (English)Published 23 March 2026Last verified: 23 October 2026
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    Bana (langue tchadique)
    Wikipédia (français)Published 27 August 2025Last verified: 23 October 2026

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