Kantosi in Ghana
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Sam Dunya (Bethany Gateways)
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| People Name: | Kantosi |
| Country: | Ghana |
| 10/40 Window: | No |
| Population: | 4,100 |
| World Population: | 4,100 |
| Primary Language: | Kantosi |
| Primary Religion: | Islam |
| Christian Adherents: | 2.00 % |
| Evangelicals: | 1.92 % |
| Scripture: | Translation Started |
| Ministry Resources: | No |
| Jesus Film: | No |
| Audio Recordings: | Yes |
| People Cluster: | Gur |
| Affinity Bloc: | Sub-Saharan Peoples |
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Introduction / History
The kantosi people are not well known in Ghana, but they probably migrated from Niger, through Burkina Faso to their current location. Some believe they are some part of the Gur people. Some call them "yarisi" meaning people that dispersed from their original settlement.
What Are Their Lives Like?
They are mostly farmers and hunters, who are learning modern farming techniques. One of the largest thing they farm is watermelon.
Some are now progressing in academics.
What Are Their Beliefs?
As Muslims they believe in the holy Quran and the last prophet and leader of all prophets including Jesus, that is Mohamed. Kantosi People in Ghana are largely Muslim, mixed with ethnic religion. They labor under domination of spirits, superstitions, and
What Are Their Needs?
They need modern schools and teachers and modern farming equipment for effective farming. They have a building project. Kantosi’s hope to write an account of their history.
This unreached people group does not have a completed translation of the Word
Prayer Points
Pray for Kantosi family leaders to have dreams and visions of the Risen Christ.
Pray that loving, compassionate Muslim background believers will live among Kantosi people in Ghana, leading them to Christ and discipling them to reach their families.
Pray that church plants will occur among Kantosi people that will reach other tribes, breaking down barriers among them.