Mankanya people

The Mankanya people (Portuguese: Mancanha; French: Mancagne; self-designed as Ba-hula) form an ethnic group living in Guinea-Bissau, Senegal and Gambia. Their religion is predominantly Roman Catholic, yet keep a strong tradition of animism. They speak Mankanya, a language belonging to the Bak group (NigerCongo). They are also known as Bola, Brame, Mancagne, Mancanha, Mankagne, and Mankaya.[1]

References

  1. "Info". www.culturesofwestafrica.com. Retrieved 2019-12-26.



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