Mulimba, Limba in Cameroon

The Mulimba, Limba have only been reported in Cameroon
Population
Main Language
Largest Religion
Christian
Evangelical
Progress
Progress Gauge

Introduction / History

Fishing is a way of life for the Malimba people. Their six villages are situated in two areas of the Sanaga-Maritime Division of the Littoral Province. The first area is just north of Edea (Malimba and Malimba Farm). The other area is west of Mouanko (Maljedu, Malmbenge, Bongo and Mulongo) in Mouanko Subdivision. These coastal villages are accessible only by motorized dugout canoe. Surrounding language groups include Duala, Basaa and Bakoko.

Many people speak French, and some have learned to speak Bakoko. At one time Malimba was classified as a dialect of Duala. The two languages are so similar that Malimba people say that anyone who can read and write Duala can easily figure out how to write Malimba as well even though the Malimba language is unwritten. People have a favorable attitude toward literacy in French, Duala and Malimba. Bible translation need is dependent upon degree of comprehension of Duala, which already has a whole Bible. If it is true that all Malimba people speak or understand Duala, this may be meeting their needs. Interviewees said that Malimba-speaking churchgoers have not yet expressed any interest in Bible translation. Malimba churches normally read Scripture in French or Duala, without any interpretation into the mother tongue because everyone understands these two languages of wider communication.

Pray for the spiritual growth of believers. Pray that people's lives will be profoundly impacted by the Word of God. Pray that people will turn from traditional religion to faith in Christ.


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Profile Source:   Anonymous  

People Name General Mulimba
People Name in Country Mulimba, Limba
Alternate Names Limba
Population this Country 4,300
Population all Countries 4,300
Total Countries 1
Indigenous Yes
Progress Scale 4
Unreached No
Frontier People Group No
GSEC 4  (per PeopleGroups.org)
Pioneer Workers Needed
People ID 13863
ROP3 Code 106885
ROP25 Code 305686
ROP25 Name Mulimba
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 Littoral region: Sanaga-Maritime division, small pocket north of Edéa, and Sanaga river mouth area.   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 Littoral region: Sanaga-Maritime division, small pocket north of Edéa, and Sanaga river mouth area..   Source:  Ethnologue 2016

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Primary Religion: Christianity
Major Religion Percent
Buddhism
0.00 %
Christianity  (Evangelical 6.00 %)
74.00 %
Ethnic Religions
26.00 %
Hinduism
0.00 %
Islam
0.00 %
Non-Religious
0.00 %
Other / Small
0.00 %
Unknown
0.00 %
Primary Language Mulimba (4,300 speakers)
Language Code mzd   Ethnologue Listing
Language Written Unknown
Total Languages 1
Primary Language Mulimba (4,300 speakers)
Language Code mzd   Ethnologue Listing
Total Languages 1
People Groups Speaking Mulimba

Primary Language:  Mulimba

Bible Translation Status:  Translation Started

Resource Type Resource Name Source
None reported  
Profile Source Anonymous 
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