The Fang people of Equatorial Guinea are part of the Beti-Fang continuum of Bantu languages, related to the Ewondo and Bulu of Cameroon. There are some significant numbers also in Cameroon and in Gabon. Their traditional territory is the interior rainforest. They are known as the jungle fighters. Their knowledge of the jungle and their ability to survive and function in the lush tropical vegetation is legendary.
As a result of Spanish colonization, the large majority of Fang people are nominally Roman Catholic. But few have personally accepted the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Scripture has never been translated into Fang of EG, although translations exist in Bulu of Cameroon and in a related Fang language in Gabon. One of these could probably be adapted to Fang.
Scripture Prayers for the Fang, Okak in Equatorial Guinea.
Profile Source: Anonymous |
People Name General | Fang, Pangwe |
People Name in Country | Fang, Okak |
Natural Name | Okak Fang |
Alternate Names | Ahouin; Kak; Ntum; Ntumu; Ogowe; Okak; Pahouin; Pangwe |
Population this Country | 1,210,000 |
Population all Countries | 2,196,000 |
Total Countries | 5 |
Indigenous | Yes |
Progress Scale | 4 ● |
Unreached | No |
Frontier People Group | No |
GSEC | 1 (per PeopleGroups.org) |
Pioneer Workers Needed | |
People ID | 11187 |
ROP3 Code | 102997 |
ROP25 Code | 302400 |
ROP25 Name | Fang (Equatorial Guinea) |
Country | Equatorial Guinea | ||
Region | Africa, West and Central | ||
Continent | Africa | ||
10/40 Window | No | ||
Persecution Rank | Not ranked | ||
Location in Country | Widespread. Centro Sur, Kié-Ntem, Litoral, Wele-Nzas provinces. Source: Ethnologue 2016 |
Country | Equatorial Guinea |
Region | Africa, West and Central |
Continent | Africa |
10/40 Window | No |
Persecution Rank | Not ranked |
Location in Country | Widespread. Centro Sur, Kié-Ntem, Litoral, Wele-Nzas provinces.. Source: Ethnologue 2016 |
Primary Religion: | Christianity |
Major Religion ▲ | Percent |
---|---|
Buddhism |
0.00 %
|
Christianity (Evangelical 4.59 %) |
93.00 %
|
Ethnic Religions |
4.00 %
|
Hinduism |
0.00 %
|
Islam |
0.00 %
|
Non-Religious |
2.00 %
|
Other / Small |
1.00 %
|
Unknown |
0.00 %
|
Primary Language | Fang |
Language Code | fan Ethnologue Listing |
Language Written | Yes ScriptSource Listing |
Total Languages | 1 |
Primary Language | Fang |
Language Code | fan Ethnologue Listing |
Total Languages | 1 |
People Groups | Speaking Fang |
Primary Language: Fang
Bible Translation ▲ | Status (Years) |
---|---|
Bible-Portions | Yes (2000) |
Bible-New Testament | Yes (2008-2014) |
Bible-Complete | Yes (1951) |
FCBH NT (www.bible.is) | Online |
Possible Print Bibles | |
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Amazon | |
World Bibles | |
Forum Bible Agencies | |
National Bible Societies | |
World Bible Finder | |
Virtual Storehouse |
Resource Type ▲ | Resource Name | Source |
---|---|---|
Audio Recordings | Audio Bible teaching | Global Recordings Network |
Film / Video | Jesus Film: view in Fang | Jesus Film Project |
Film / Video | LUMO film of Gospels | Bible Media Group/LUMO |
Film / Video | World Christian Videos | World Christian Videos |
General | Bible for Children | Bible for Children |
General | Faith Comes By Hearing - Bible in text or audio or video | Faith Comes by Hearing |
General | Gospel resources links | Scripture Earth |
Mobile App | Bible app direct APK download | SIL |
Mobile App | Download audio Bible app as APK file | Faith Comes by Hearing |
Photo Source | Tadekint73 - Wikimedia Creative Commons |
Map Source | Anonymous |
Profile Source | Anonymous |
Data Sources | Data is compiled from various sources. Learn more. |