Yakoma in Congo, Democratic Republic of


Population
Main Language
Largest Religion
Christian
Evangelical
Progress
Progress Gauge

Introduction / History

Yakoma people gave their name to the city of Yakoma at the confluence of the Welle and Mbobou rivers and provided the land for the French post at les Abiras which served as the first capital. Yakoma people are Bantu, but speak a distinct dialect also known as Yakoma. They are part of the Bantu speaking people, and they are related to the Ngbandi People of Central African Republic and D.R. of Congo. Yakoma people are an ethnic group primarily residing in the Democratic Republic of Congo.


What Are Their Lives Like?

Today, Yakoma men hunt for animals, fish, grow and harvest crops. Their musical instruments include harps, horns, flutes, whistles, and voice ensembles.

It is strongly believed among Yakoma people that the way one dresses shows his/her status, including one’s character. Consequently, everyone must dress in a manner considered appropriate or proper. This manner of dressing is considered a show of respect to others.

Their natural resources include gold, diamonds, timber and uranium.


What Are Their Beliefs?

Some evidence Christian influence exists among Yakoma people in Democratic Republic of Congo.

Ethnic religious influences also influence Yakoma people in every area of their identity. Conversion is viewed as cultural assimilation or even betrayal. Only Lord Jesus can deal with fear factors involved in considering his love for them, and his provision for eternal life.

There are Bible portions and the JESUS Film in the Yakoma language.


What Are Their Needs?

The most urgent need of Yakoma people is to understand that Lord Jesus Christ laid down his life to pay the full penalty for their sins.


Prayer Points

Pray for spiritual hunger, and discernment that will keep Yakoma people away from spiritual counterfeits.

Pray that the Holy Spirit will revive the Yakoma church, leading them to make disciples and church plants.

Pray that a day will come soon when Yakoma people will send loving workers to the unreached people in their country.


Scripture Prayers for the Yakoma in Congo, Democratic Republic of.


References

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yakoma_people

http://www.101lasttribes.com/tribes/yakoma.html


Profile Source:   Joshua Project  

People Name General Yakoma
People Name in Country Yakoma
Alternate Names
Population this Country 21,000
Population all Countries 174,000
Total Countries 2
Indigenous No
Progress Scale 3
Unreached No
Frontier People Group No
GSEC 1  (per PeopleGroups.org)
Pioneer Workers Needed
People ID 15960
ROP3 Code 110939
ROP25 Code 308909
ROP25 Name Yakoma
Country Congo, Democratic Republic of
Region Africa, West and Central
Continent Africa
10/40 Window No
National Bible Society Website
Persecution Rank 41  (Open Doors top 50 rank, 1 = highest persecution ranking)
Location in Country Nord-Ubangi province.   Source:  Ethnologue 2020
Country Congo, Democratic Republic of
Region Africa, West and Central
Continent Africa
10/40 Window No
National Bible Society Website
Persecution Rank 41  (Open Doors top 50 rank, 1 = highest persecution ranking)
Location in Country Nord-Ubangi province..   Source:  Ethnologue 2020

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Primary Religion: Christianity
Major Religion Percent
Buddhism
0.00 %
Christianity  (Evangelical 2.00 %)
70.00 %
Ethnic Religions
30.00 %
Hinduism
0.00 %
Islam
0.00 %
Non-Religious
0.00 %
Other / Small
0.00 %
Unknown
0.00 %
Primary Language Yakoma (21,000 speakers)
Language Code yky   Ethnologue Listing
Language Written Yes   ScriptSource Listing
Total Languages 1
Primary Language Yakoma (21,000 speakers)
Language Code yky   Ethnologue Listing
Total Languages 1
People Groups Speaking Yakoma

Primary Language:  Yakoma

Bible Translation Status  (Years)
Bible-Portions Yes  (2018)
Bible-New Testament No
Bible-Complete No
Possible Print Bibles
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Forum Bible Agencies
National Bible Societies
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Virtual Storehouse
Resource Type Resource Name Source
Film / Video Jesus Film: view in Yakoma Jesus Film Project
General Gospel resources links Scripture Earth
Profile Source Joshua Project 
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