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/Home/Historical Studies/Indigenous Peoples Index/Africa Index/Laka Laka People Votes:0 Laka Information Location: Southwestern Chad Population: 100,000 Language: Laka/Mboum (Niger-Congo) Neighboring Peoples: Sara, Cameroonian peoples, Fulani Types of Art: Most Laka art are body arts, which are most evident during initiation. History: It is believed that Laka peoples originated from the northwest in the area near Lake Chad and were pushed southward over the last two centuries by the expansion of the Fulani empire into their current location in southern Chad. They share linguistic and cultural ties with their Cameroonian neighbors who live to the south and were also pushed south by the Fulani. Economy: Cotton is the primary crop grown for export. Millet and peanuts are also staples. Most Laka are sedentary farmers who plant seasonal crops during the rainy season, which extends Read More Go to Site

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