Safaliba, Safazo in Ghana

The Safaliba, Safazo have only been reported in Ghana
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Main Language
Largest Religion
Christian
Evangelical
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Introduction / History

The Safaliba people reportedly came from an area in today's Cote d'Ivoire and settled in an area of about sixty square kilometers around what is now Mandari near Bole in the Northern Province of Ghana. Later on the Gonjas arrived in the area and the Safaliba surrendered to this more numerous and powerful people group. Due to this peaceful submission the Safaliba were allowed to retain their chieftaincy alongside the Gonjas' and the Gonjas do not ask any taxes from the Safaliba and cohabitation is friendly. The Safaliba also have continued to settle their own cases for their own people.

The Safaliba's main subsistence is farming, mainly of yams, cassava, millet, corn, and groundnuts. They are also involved in shea butter extraction. Their houses are rectangular with flat mud roofs and intricate designs imprinted on the walls. Several houses are joined together and create a fortress-like impression. Access to the roof is gained by means of a beam with cut out steps.

The influences of traditional religion and Islam are present, but the Christian churches are on the rise. There is a great openness to Christianity among the Safaliba, and the churches are growing in all age groups. The Roman Catholic Church has the main Christian influence in the area, but there are also a few protestant churches. The churches are still very young, there are no church buildings in the four Safaliba villages. The openness to Bible translation is great as well. Language surveyors have encountered ready cooperation. The authorities are welcoming and cooperative.


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Profile Source:   Anonymous  

People Name General Safaliba
People Name in Country Safaliba, Safazo
Alternate Names Safalba; Safali
Population this Country 10,000
Population all Countries 10,000
Total Countries 1
Indigenous Yes
Progress Scale 4
Unreached No
Frontier People Group No
GSEC 4  (per PeopleGroups.org)
Pioneer Workers Needed
People ID 14633
ROP3 Code 108504
ROP25 Code 307107
ROP25 Name Safaliba
Country Ghana
Region Africa, West and Central
Continent Africa
10/40 Window No
National Bible Society Website
Persecution Rank Not ranked
Location in Country Northern region: Mandari, Tanyire, Manfuli, and Gbenfu villages; Bote, Sawla, Kalba town areas.   Source:  Ethnologue 2016
Country Ghana
Region Africa, West and Central
Continent Africa
10/40 Window No
National Bible Society Website
Persecution Rank Not ranked
Location in Country Northern region: Mandari, Tanyire, Manfuli, and Gbenfu villages; Bote, Sawla, Kalba town areas..   Source:  Ethnologue 2016
Primary Religion: Islam
Major Religion Percent
Buddhism
0.00 %
Christianity  (Evangelical 7.50 %)
10.00 %
Ethnic Religions
30.00 %
Hinduism
0.00 %
Islam
60.00 %
Non-Religious
0.00 %
Other / Small
0.00 %
Unknown
0.00 %
Primary Language Safaliba (10,000 speakers)
Language Code saf   Ethnologue Listing
Language Written Yes   ScriptSource Listing
Total Languages 1
Primary Language Safaliba (10,000 speakers)
Language Code saf   Ethnologue Listing
Total Languages 1
People Groups Speaking Safaliba

Primary Language:  Safaliba

Bible Translation Status  (Years)
Bible-Portions Yes  (2003-2013)
Bible-New Testament No
Bible-Complete No
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