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BY Novieku Babatunde Adeola, 9:07am August 09, 2019,

6 indigenous African languages that are on the verge of extinction

by Novieku Babatunde Adeola, 9:07am August 09, 2019,
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The Massai and Samburu people speak Maa language_Photo: African Geography

Maa language

Maa language is a language spoken in Southern Kenya and Northern Tanzania by the Maasai people. This language is regarded as one of those closely guarded in the region, however, the language is fast dwindling due to inter-tribal marriages between the Massai men who took wives from neighbouring communities.

Last Edited by:Mildred Europa Taylor Updated: September 7, 2020

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