Wandala in Cameroon

The Mandara Kingdom was a West African kingdom in the Mandara mountains of what is today Cameroon. This kingdom was established about the year 1500, according to tradition. The Wandala (Mandara) people are descended from the kingdom's inhabitants. Muslim visitors converted one of the kings to Islam in the 18th century and the Islamification of the kingdom continued for most of the next century. In 1960, the Mandara kingdom became a part of newly independent Cameroon. A substantial number of Wandala people live in eastern Nigeria, as well. The Wandala live in compact villages that are grouped in rectangular compounds. Each compound, which contains several small huts, is surrounded by a dirt wall. They are almost entirely Muslim.

Ministry Obstacles

Nominal Christianity is a huge problem in Cameroon, so Muslims do not see living Christianity in action.

Outreach Ideas

Pray for workers who will be able to communicate to this tribe in their own language. The New Testament has been translated into their language.

Scripture Focus

"Trust in him at all times, O people; pour out your heart before him; God is a refuge for us. Selah"  Psalm 62:8

Scripture Prayer

Pray that the Holy Spirit will draw many from this people group to trust the Lord at all times and share their hearts with Him.

Prayer Focus

There is an indication there may be a few followers of Jesus today among the Wandala people in both Cameroon and Nigeria. Pray these believers would come to trust fully in Christ for their salvation and for power to live in obedience to Christ. Pray the Wandala would be drawn to Isa (Jesus), leading to a powerful movement to Christ.