The Tikar live in the Bamenda Grassfields in Cameroon. Before the 1800s this region was too mountainous and remote for people to come and go except by foot. They once lived further north until Fulani herdsmen drove them south. They fled partly to avoid being forced to become Muslim. There are Tikar subgroups, one of which is the Twumwu.
For many years the Tikar were the only group in their region who practiced iron work. Fathers were careful to teach their sons the family craft.
The Twumwu Tikar are farmers who grow sugar cane, cassava, cocoa, coffee, bananas and plantains.
They are known to be great artists and their masks are an important part of their culture.
Though they are largely Christian, the Twumwu Tikar have traditional religious practices.
The Twumwu Tikar need to put all their faith in Christ. He alone can provide them with an abundant life.
Pray for them to have an abundant harvest this year as a testimony of God’s power and love.
Pray for the Holy Spirit to work miracles among the Twumwu Tikar people, leading them to put all their faith in Christ.
Pray for The Twumwu Tikar disciples to make more disciples.
Scripture Prayers for the Tikar, Twumwu in Cameroon.
http://www.101lasttribes.com/tribes/tikar.html#:~:text=The%20Tikar%20or%20Twumwu%20people,%2C%20Kom%2C%20Bum%20and%20more.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tikar_people
https://rootsrevealed.blogspot.com/2014/09/the-tikar-people-of-cameroon.html
https://www.britannica.com/topic/Tikar
Profile Source: Joshua Project |
People Name General | Tikar |
People Name in Country | Tikar, Twumwu |
Alternate Names | Bandobo; Ndome; Twumwu |
Population this Country | 176,000 |
Population all Countries | 176,000 |
Total Countries | 1 |
Indigenous | Yes |
Progress Scale | 3 ● |
Unreached | No |
Frontier People Group | No |
GSEC | 1 (per PeopleGroups.org) |
Pioneer Workers Needed | |
People ID | 15486 |
ROP3 Code | 110055 |
Country | Cameroon | ||
Region | Africa, West and Central | ||
Continent | Africa | ||
10/40 Window | No | ||
National Bible Society | Website | ||
Persecution Rank | 45 (Open Doors top 50 rank, 1 = highest persecution ranking) | ||
Location in Country | Adamawa region: Mayo-Banyo division, Bankim subdivision; Centre region: Mbam-and-Kim division, Ngambe-Tikar subdivision, scattered over northwest Yoko and northeast of Foumban; West region: Noun division, Magba subdivision; North West region: Donga-Mantung division, small border area. Source: Ethnologue 2016 |
Country | Cameroon |
Region | Africa, West and Central |
Continent | Africa |
10/40 Window | No |
National Bible Society | Website |
Persecution Rank | 45 (Open Doors top 50 rank, 1 = highest persecution ranking) |
Location in Country | Adamawa region: Mayo-Banyo division, Bankim subdivision; Centre region: Mbam-and-Kim division, Ngambe-Tikar subdivision, scattered over northwest Yoko and northeast of Foumban; West region: Noun division, Magba subdivision; North West region: Donga-Mantung division, small border area.. Source: Ethnologue 2016 |
Primary Religion: | Christianity |
Major Religion ▲ | Percent |
---|---|
Buddhism |
0.00 %
|
Christianity (Evangelical 2.00 %) |
65.00 %
|
Ethnic Religions |
25.00 %
|
Hinduism |
0.00 %
|
Islam |
10.00 %
|
Non-Religious |
0.00 %
|
Other / Small |
0.00 %
|
Unknown |
0.00 %
|
Primary Language | Tikar |
Language Code | tik Ethnologue Listing |
Language Written | Yes ScriptSource Listing |
Total Languages | 1 |
Primary Language | Tikar |
Language Code | tik Ethnologue Listing |
Total Languages | 1 |
People Groups | Speaking Tikar |
Primary Language: Tikar
Bible Translation ▲ | Status (Years) |
---|---|
Bible-Portions | Yes (1987) |
Bible-New Testament | Yes (1989-2011) |
Bible-Complete | No |
Bible-NT Audio | Online |
Possible Print Bibles | |
---|---|
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 | LUMO film of Gospels | Bible Media Group/LUMO |
General | Faith Comes By Hearing - Bible in text, audio, 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 |
Mobile App | Download audio Bible app as APK file | Faith Comes by Hearing |
Photo Source | Michel Gnekhe |
Profile Source | Joshua Project |
Data Sources | Data is compiled from various sources. Learn more. |