Mekaf, Naki in Cameroon

The Mekaf, Naki have only been reported in Cameroon
Population
Main Language
Largest Religion
Christian
Evangelical
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Introduction / History

The Bunaki (Boo-na-key) people live in a remote part of the North West Province of Cameroon. It is very difficult to access, as roads are not well maintained, and it is in a mountainous region. In fact, only two villages are accessible by road, the remainder accessible on foot. The majority of Bunaki people are farmers, growing corn, peanuts, and beans.

They are generally very spiritually aware and perform animal sacrifices at the request of traditional priests, to make peace with their ancestors and assure that what they plant will be blessed and bring forth a harvest. Only a few Bunaki attend church and even fewer have a personal relationship with Jesus. Of those that claim to be Christian, there is often syncretism with the local traditional religion. They justify their ancestor worship by saying that it is honoring their parents, just as the Bible says. Pray that they would understand that God is a jealous God and He does not accept divided loyalties.


Prayer Points

Scripture Prayers for the Mekaf, Naki in Cameroon.


Profile Source:   Anonymous  

People Name General Mekaf
People Name in Country Mekaf, Naki
Alternate Names Bunaki; Naki
Population this Country 7,000
Population all Countries 7,000
Total Countries 1
Indigenous Yes
Progress Scale 4
Unreached No
Frontier People Group No
GSEC 4  (per PeopleGroups.org)
Pioneer Workers Needed
People ID 13661
ROP3 Code 106523
ROP25 Code 305373
ROP25 Name Mekaf
Country Cameroon
Region Africa, West and Central
Continent Africa
10/40 Window No
National Bible Society Website
Persecution Rank 43  (Open Doors top 50 rank, 1 = highest persecution ranking)
Location in Country North West region: Menchum division, Furu-Awa subdivision, Nse chiefdom, Mashi, Mekaf, Small Mekaf, Bukpang II, and Lebo villages.   Source:  Ethnologue 2016
Country Cameroon
Region Africa, West and Central
Continent Africa
10/40 Window No
National Bible Society Website
Persecution Rank 43  (Open Doors top 50 rank, 1 = highest persecution ranking)
Location in Country North West region: Menchum division, Furu-Awa subdivision, Nse chiefdom, Mashi, Mekaf, Small Mekaf, Bukpang II, and Lebo villages..   Source:  Ethnologue 2016

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Primary Religion: Christianity
Major Religion Percent
Buddhism
0.00 %
Christianity  (Evangelical 3.50 %)
69.00 %
Ethnic Religions
31.00 %
Hinduism
0.00 %
Islam
0.00 %
Non-Religious
0.00 %
Other / Small
0.00 %
Unknown
0.00 %
Primary Language Naki (7,000 speakers)
Language Code mff   Ethnologue Listing
Language Written Unknown
Total Languages 1
Primary Language Naki (7,000 speakers)
Language Code mff   Ethnologue Listing
Total Languages 1
People Groups Speaking Naki

Primary Language:  Naki

Bible Translation Status:  Translation Needed

Resource Type Resource Name Source
None reported  
Profile Source Anonymous 
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