Limba is a Niger-Congo language spoken by the Limba people, one of the oldest Indigenous communities in northern Sierra Leone. The language is primarily spoken in the Bombali, Koinadugu, Kambia, and Tonkolili districts and remains an important part of Limba identity and community life. Today, there are an estimated 500,000–700,000 Limba speakers, making it one of the larger Indigenous languages of Sierra Leone.
Although Limba is still widely spoken, it is increasingly at risk as younger generations shift toward English, Krio, and other regional languages. Urban migration, changes in education, and limited use of Limba in media and technology have reduced opportunities for children to learn and use the language in everyday life. To ensure its continued strength, community members and language advocates are working to promote documentation, literacy, digital resources, and language learning initiatives that will support future generations of Limba speakers.