They don't share the same language with ethnic groups in the same area. Theirs can be a dialect from Lomwe or Makhuwa and very close to Takwani. There are cultural traces and similarities with other groups but with differences in rituals and family customs. They differ basically only on the kind of local leadership (e.g. the "Regulo"-- the traditional local leader-- should be from the same ethnic group)
They live in the west area of the Province of Zambezia, in the Morrumbala district and around Derre. There are quite well populated towns and villages in the area.
Their subsistence activities are agriculture, trading and fishing.
They are animists. There is a Christian minority represented by many denominations. Most denominations teach a works based salvation message. There is also a high syncretism between Christianity and animism. There is a kind of church far way from being considered as a genuine Christian Church. There is an influence of sect groups from Malawi that mix Christian beliefs with witchcraft practices.
The most basic need is for a clear understanding and faith in Jesus Christ for salvation in the existing churches. There is an openess the Bible not found in most of the unreached groups in the north of Mozambique. There are some small groups of Lolo believers that need to mature. There is a severe lack in understanding of why the Bible matters among women, especially younger women. There are also minor needs in the areas of clean water, health, education and sustainable development.
Scripture Prayers for the Lolo in Mozambique.
Profile Source: Ethnic & Missiologic Research, et al. |
People Name General | Lolo |
People Name in Country | Lolo |
Alternate Names | Elolo; Ilolo |
Population this Country | 347,000 |
Population all Countries | 347,000 |
Total Countries | 1 |
Indigenous | Yes |
Progress Scale | 2 ● |
Unreached | No |
Frontier People Group | No |
GSEC | 1 (per PeopleGroups.org) |
Pioneer Workers Needed | |
People ID | 18840 |
ROP3 Code | 114642 |
ROP25 Code | 304780 |
ROP25 Name | Lolo |
Country | Mozambique | ||
Region | Africa, East and Southern | ||
Continent | Africa | ||
10/40 Window | No | ||
National Bible Society | Website | ||
Persecution Rank | 32 (Open Doors top 50 rank, 1 = highest persecution ranking) | ||
Location in Country | West area of the Province of Zambezia, in the Morrumbala district and around Derre. Source: Field worker |
Country | Mozambique |
Region | Africa, East and Southern |
Continent | Africa |
10/40 Window | No |
National Bible Society | Website |
Persecution Rank | 32 (Open Doors top 50 rank, 1 = highest persecution ranking) |
Location in Country | West area of the Province of Zambezia, in the Morrumbala district and around Derre.. Source: Field worker |
Primary Religion: | Ethnic Religions |
Major Religion ▲ | Percent |
---|---|
Buddhism |
0.00 %
|
Christianity (Evangelical 1.00 %) |
35.00 %
|
Ethnic Religions |
65.00 %
|
Hinduism |
0.00 %
|
Islam |
0.00 %
|
Non-Religious |
0.00 %
|
Other / Small |
0.00 %
|
Unknown |
0.00 %
|
Primary Language | Lolo (347,000 speakers) |
Language Code | llb Ethnologue Listing |
Language Written | Yes ScriptSource Listing |
Total Languages | 1 |
Primary Language | Lolo (347,000 speakers) |
Language Code | llb Ethnologue Listing |
Total Languages | 1 |
People Groups | Speaking Lolo |
Primary Language: Lolo
Bible Translation ▲ | Status (Years) |
---|---|
Bible-Portions | Yes (2008) |
Bible-New Testament | Yes (2017-2018) |
Bible-Complete | No |
YouVersion NT (www.bible.com) | 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 |
---|---|---|
Film / Video | Jesus Film: view in Lolo | Jesus Film Project |
Film / Video | LUMO film of Gospels | Bible Media Group/LUMO |
General | Gospel resources links | Scripture Earth |
General | YouVersion Bible versions in text and/or audio | YouVersion Bibles |
Mobile App | Android Bible app: Lolo | YouVersion Bibles |
Mobile App | iOS Bible app: Lolo | YouVersion Bibles |
Photo Source | Anonymous |
Map Source | Anonymous |
Profile Source | Ethnic & Missiologic Research, et al. |
Data Sources | Data is compiled from various sources. Learn more. |