Makoma also known as Simakoma or Simaa is a language spoken in Angola and Zambia by the Simaa-Makoma people.
Makoma language has approximately 100,000 native speakers.
The language has 5 dialects; Imilangu, Liyuwa, Mulonga, Mwenyi and Nyengo.
Makoma Language
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Every day, new words shape our world - from artificial intelligence to blockchain, from climate change to social media.
While languages like English grow and adapt, what about Makoma?
How do we explain quantum computing in Makoma?
What's the word for 'cryptocurrency'?
Without action today, how will future generations express tomorrow's ideas in Makoma?
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If not now, when will we start?
If not here, where will it happen?
This is our language. This is our responsibility.
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