Lagwan, Afade in Nigeria

People Name:	Lagwan, Afade
Country:	Nigeria
10/40 Window:	Yes
Population:	46,000
World Population:	54,200
Primary Language:	Afade
Primary Religion:	Islam
Christian Adherents:	2.00 %
Evangelicals:	0.50 %
Scripture:	Translation Needed
Ministry Resources:	No
Jesus Film:	No
Audio Recordings:	Yes
People Cluster:	Chadic
Affinity Bloc:	Sub-Saharan Peoples
Progress Level:

Introduction / History

Linguistically, Afade is one of eight Kotoko languages, and Afade speakers refer to themselves ethnically as Kotoko. There is a Latin script writing system for Afade but it is not currently being used.

The Afade people live in the northern part of Cameroon, in an area a little south of Lake Chad. Their language area extends to Nigeria to the west. Several Afade speakers also live in the larger cities of Cameroon, Nigeria and Chad.

What Are Their Lives Like?

The Kotoko are traditionally fishermen and farmers, making use of the seasonal rivers that flow in the area to irrigate their fields. It can be very difficult to access the language area during the rainy season from June through September.

Traditional rulers in the area are called sultans. Rulers of smaller regions are called blamas. The town of Afade is the hub of the language area with a few surrounding villages.

There is constant danger from armed militias who have attacked villages in this part of Africa in the past.

What Are Their Beliefs?

Islam dominates as the primary religion, with a good deal of syncretism with animism.

What Are Their Needs?

The Afade Kotoko people need protection from those who want to use them and destroy their dignity and security.

Prayer Points

Pray for the Lord to protect the innocent among the Afade Kotoko people.
Pray for an abundant harvest of fish and grain for the Afade Kotoko people as proof of God's power and love.
Pray for a movement to Christ among them that will bless their community in every way.
Pray for the Lord to thrust out Holy Spirit empowered workers among the Afade Kotoko in Nigeria.
Pray for Afade leaders to embrace the ways of Jesus Christ.