Spoken in: Democratic Republic of Congo (Kasai provinces)
Number of Speakers: Approximately 1.5 million people
Language Family: Niger-Congo, Atlantic-Congo, Benue-Congo, Bantoid, Bantu
Central Africa
Luba-Lulua is a gentle and expressive language spoken in central Africa. It has a steady rhythm and a warm tone that reflect the friendliness and resilience of its speakers. Luba-Lulua carries a strong sense of community bond, making it a language that feels welcoming, grounded, and full of heart. It brings people together through everyday connection, shared conversations, and the natural closeness found in family and community life.
Message
Uba ufunye muilu wa nitu, muilu udi kavulama ne ku mpuku wafa. Moyo ne Mwena bivua — ufunye ne bino.
If you don't feed your body, it weakens and eventually dies. The soul and Spirit alike. Feed them too.