Nafaanra is the language of the Nafana people. They are located along the Côte d'Ivoire border, northwest of Wenchi, and south of the Volta in Brong Ahafo Region. The chief towns of the region are Banda and Sampa. Several traditions suggest that the Nafana people are comprised of several migrating groups including Muslims. However in 1894 a treaty with Britain enabled them to settle in Ghana and brought an end to their wanderings.
They are predominantly farmers with main cash crops of yams and calabashes. Crops for local consumption include corn, millet, beans, groundnut and okra.
They often migrate in a quest for a trade, education, a salaried job or to maybe to escape witchcraft.
Nafana Banda people are attracted to Christianity by processions, singing, and the Christian funeral customs, however they are put off by Christian rules about drunkenness and polygamy. They are attracted to Muslims' demonstrations of mutual loyalty and brotherly love; however they are put off by strict Muslim rules governing animal slaughter.
Like most rural West African peoples, the Nafana Banda people need a regular source of clean water. They also need medical clinics to take care of illnesses and injuries.
Pray that the few Nafana Banda Christians will be salt and light to their neighbors and family members.
Pray for the Lord to show himself powerful and good by providing the Nafana Banda people with a record-breaking harvest.
Pray for Nafana Banda disciples to make more disciples among their own people.
Scripture Prayers for the Banda, Nafana in Côte d'Ivoire.
Profile Source: Joshua Project |
People Name General | Banda, Nafana |
People Name in Country | Banda, Nafana |
Natural Name | Nafana Banda |
Pronunciation |
nah-FAH-nah BAHN-dah
|
Alternate Names | Banafo; Banda; Nafana; Senufo |
Population this Country | 4,900 |
Population all Countries | 110,000 |
Total Countries | 2 |
Indigenous | No |
Progress Scale | 1 ● |
Unreached | Yes |
Frontier People Group | No |
GSEC | 1 (per PeopleGroups.org) |
Pioneer Workers Needed | 1 |
People ID | 10636 |
ROP3 Code | 100951 |
ROP25 Code | 307384 |
ROP25 Name | Senufo |
Country | Côte d'Ivoire | ||
Region | Africa, West and Central | ||
Continent | Africa | ||
10/40 Window | No | ||
Persecution Rank | Not ranked |
Country | Côte d'Ivoire |
Region | Africa, West and Central |
Continent | Africa |
10/40 Window | No |
Persecution Rank | Not ranked |
Primary Religion: | Ethnic Religions |
Major Religion ▲ | Percent |
---|---|
Buddhism |
0.00 %
|
Christianity (Evangelical 0.90 %) |
5.00 %
|
Ethnic Religions |
90.00 %
|
Hinduism |
0.00 %
|
Islam |
5.00 %
|
Non-Religious |
0.00 %
|
Other / Small |
0.00 %
|
Unknown |
0.00 %
|
Primary Language | Nafaanra |
Language Code | nfr Ethnologue Listing |
Language Written | Yes ScriptSource Listing |
Total Languages | 1 |
Primary Language | Nafaanra |
Language Code | nfr Ethnologue Listing |
Total Languages | 1 |
People Groups | Speaking Nafaanra |
Primary Language: Nafaanra
Bible Translation ▲ | Status (Years) |
---|---|
Bible-Portions | Yes (1982-2000) |
Bible-New Testament | Yes (1984) |
Bible-Complete | Yes (2015) |
FCBH NT (www.bible.is) | Online |
Possible Print Bibles | |
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Amazon | |
World Bibles | |
Forum Bible Agencies | |
National Bible Societies | |
World Bible Finder | |
Virtual Storehouse |
Resource Type ▲ | Resource Name | Source |
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Audio Recordings | Audio Bible teaching | Global Recordings Network |
Film / Video | God's Story video | God's Story |
Film / Video | Jesus Film: view in Nafaanra | Jesus Film Project |
Film / Video | LUMO film of Gospels | Bible Media Group/LUMO |
General | Faith Comes By Hearing - Bible in text or audio or video | Faith Comes by Hearing |
General | Scripture Earth Gospel resources links | Scripture Earth |
Mobile App | Android Bible app direct APK download | SIL |
Mobile App | iOS Bible app direct APK download | SIL |
Text / Printed Matter | Literacy primer for Nafaanra | Literacy & Evangelism International |
Photo Source | Copyrighted © 2024 GoWestAfrica All rights reserved. Used with permission |
Map Source | People Group location: IMB. Map geography: ESRI / GMI. Map design: Joshua Project. |
Profile Source | Joshua Project |
Data Sources | Data is compiled from various sources. Learn more. |