Gangam in Benin


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Introduction / History

The Gangam are a Sudanic people in Northern Togo, who live south of the mountain zone of the Dapango region. Their center of economic and religious life is in Gando. They speak Ngangam. They are considered a part of the Bimoba people. They also live in Benin.


What Are Their Lives Like?

The Gangam are proud of their heritage. They have resisted many forces of change as long as they could, but much of their traditional land has become game reserve.

The Gangam herd cattle and camel and are also subsistence farmers. They grow millet, guinea corn, groundnuts, beans, pepper and potatoes. During the dry season, they hunt for food.

They live in a compound that houses the man, his wives and children, and sometimes the man's sons and their children.


What Are Their Beliefs?

Most Gangam people adhere to traditional religion.

Some Gangam have put their faith in Christ, but existing churches are very weak and in need of much growth.


What Are Their Needs?

The Gangam people need to put all their faith in Jesus Christ, recognizing that he holds their future and has all power. They need greater love and devotion to the only savior.


Prayer Points

Pray for the Lord to raise up Gangam evangelists and disciplers to spread Christ s fame in Benin and beyond.
Pray for a Christ-centered revival to move in Benin, especially among the Gangam people.
Pray that the Holy Spirit will move in Gangam families, blessing them in every way.
Pray for the Lord to show himself powerful and loving by providing for Gangam families.


Scripture Prayers for the Gangam in Benin.


References

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Profile Source:   Joshua Project  

People Name General Gangam
People Name in Country Gangam
Alternate Names Dye; Ngangan
Population this Country 41,000
Population all Countries 119,000
Total Countries 2
Indigenous Yes
Progress Scale 2
Unreached No
Frontier People Group No
Pioneer Workers Needed
PeopleID3 11817
ROP3 Code 103199
Country Benin
Region Africa, West and Central
Continent Africa
10/40 Window Yes
National Bible Society Website
Persecution Rank Not ranked
Location in Country Atacora department: Cobly commune.   Source:  Ethnologue 2020
Country Benin
Region Africa, West and Central
Continent Africa
10/40 Window Yes
National Bible Society Website
Persecution Rank Not ranked
Location in Country Atacora department: Cobly commune..   Source:  Ethnologue 2020
Primary Religion: Ethnic Religions
Major Religion Percent
Buddhism
0.00 %
Christianity  (Evangelical 1.00 %)
10.00 %
Ethnic Religions
80.00 %
Hinduism
0.00 %
Islam
10.00 %
Non-Religious
0.00 %
Other / Small
0.00 %
Unknown
0.00 %
Primary Language Ngangam (41,000 speakers)
Language Code gng   Ethnologue Listing
Language Written Yes   ScriptSource Listing
Total Languages 1
Primary Language Ngangam (41,000 speakers)
Language Code gng   Ethnologue Listing
Total Languages 1
People Groups Speaking Ngangam
Map Source Anonymous  
Profile Source Joshua Project 
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