Pius Akumbu

Join Pius Akumbu, a Cameroonian linguist and Director of Research in African Linguistics at CNRS, as he dives into the rich nuances of Babanki. He shares his innovative approach to linguistic fieldwork, including staging a mock wedding to document endangered language rituals, which surprisingly inspired real ceremonies. Pius discusses the complexities of Babanki's tone system, explaining how high and low tones can entirely change meanings. He also recounts his challenges and triumphs in founding a local school, ensuring children can learn in their mother tongue even amidst conflict.