The speakers of Twi, one of the Bwamu languages, are found in western Burkina Faso. It is an area with scattered trees and a lot of dust. They call themselves the "Bwaba". The climate in this area is hot and dry with the exception of the annual rainy season from May to September. The most typical occupation of the Bwaba is subsistence farming. Typical products are corn, millet, sorghum, and peanuts. They sell some surplus of their crops. Their food is mainly composed of these starches and nutrient and vitamin deficiencies are common. Malnutrition is a problem. Wells are the source for water, but many of them are contaminated and parasites and infections are very common.
The Bwaba live in mud huts with only the barest minimum of necessities, practically no furniture. Furniture is considered a luxury. Clothing is Spartan: men wear western style and the women wear a traditional skirt and a top.
Bicycles and walking are the most common forms of transportation. Recreation includes trips to the market and visiting relatives. Maintaining good relationships with relatives is a necessity for survival. If one is in need of money, food or child care, the relatives are obligated to meet their needs. The eldest male family member maintains authority within a large extended family structure.
Families usually celebrate either traditional religious ceremonies or the Muslim festivals or both. The people remain open to Christianity, but individuals who have converted have experienced family pressures and even persecution. There is a need to learn the Twi-Bwamu language for effective cross cultural missionaries. They would need to share in their culture if they want to help them and share the Gospel with them. They need the Bible translated into their language.
Scripture Prayers for the Bwamu, Twi in Burkina Faso.
Profile Source: Anonymous |
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People Name General | Bwamu, Twi |
People Name in Country | Bwamu, Twi |
Alternate Names | Bwaba; Twi; Twi Bwamu |
Population this Country | 48,000 |
Population all Countries | 48,000 |
Total Countries | 1 |
Indigenous | Yes |
Progress Scale | 5 ● |
Unreached | No |
Frontier People Group | No |
GSEC | 4 (per PeopleGroups.org) |
Pioneer Workers Needed | |
People ID | 11061 |
ROP3 Code | 101825 |
Country | Burkina Faso | ||
Region | Africa, West and Central | ||
Continent | Africa | ||
10/40 Window | Yes | ||
National Bible Society | Website | ||
Persecution Rank | 23 (Open Doors top 50 rank, 1 = highest persecution ranking) | ||
Location in Country | Boucle du Muhoun region: Bale province, Kabourou area; Est region; Hauts-Bassin region: Tuy province: Founzan; Sud-Ouest region: Ioba province. Source: Ethnologue 2016 |
Country | Burkina Faso |
Region | Africa, West and Central |
Continent | Africa |
10/40 Window | Yes |
National Bible Society | Website |
Persecution Rank | 23 (Open Doors top 50 rank, 1 = highest persecution ranking) |
Location in Country | Boucle du Muhoun region: Bale province, Kabourou area; Est region; Hauts-Bassin region: Tuy province: Founzan; Sud-Ouest region: Ioba province.. Source: Ethnologue 2016 |
Primary Religion: | Ethnic Religions |
Major Religion ▲ | Percent |
---|---|
Buddhism |
0.00 %
|
Christianity (Evangelical 14.00 %) |
28.30 %
|
Ethnic Religions |
62.00 %
|
Hinduism |
0.00 %
|
Islam |
9.70 %
|
Non-Religious |
0.00 %
|
Other / Small |
0.00 %
|
Unknown |
0.00 %
|
Primary Language | Bwamu, Cwi (48,000 speakers) |
Language Code | bwy Ethnologue Listing |
Language Written | Unknown |
Total Languages | 1 |
Primary Language | Bwamu, Cwi (48,000 speakers) |
Language Code | bwy Ethnologue Listing |
Total Languages | 1 |
People Groups | Speaking Bwamu, Cwi |
Primary Language: Bwamu, Cwi
Bible Translation Status: Translation Started
Resource Type ▲ | Resource Name | Source |
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None reported |
Map Source | Anonymous |
Profile Source | Anonymous |
Data Sources | Data is compiled from various sources. Learn more. |