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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 | 37 (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 | 37 (Open Doors top 50 rank, 1 = highest persecution ranking) |
Location in Country | Nord-Ubangi province.. Source: Ethnologue 2020 |
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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Amazon | |
World Bibles | |
Forum Bible Agencies | |
National Bible Societies | |
World Bible Finder | |
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 |
Data Sources | Data is compiled from various sources. Learn more. |