The Bunaki (Boo-na-key) people live in a remote part of the North West Province of Cameroon. It is very difficult to access, as roads are not well maintained, and it is in a mountainous region. In fact, only two villages are accessible by road, the remainder accessible on foot. The majority of Bunaki people are farmers, growing corn, peanuts, and beans.
They are generally very spiritually aware and perform animal sacrifices at the request of traditional priests, to make peace with their ancestors and assure that what they plant will be blessed and bring forth a harvest. Only a few Bunaki attend church and even fewer have a personal relationship with Jesus. Of those that claim to be Christian, there is often syncretism with the local traditional religion. They justify their ancestor worship by saying that it is honoring their parents, just as the Bible says. Pray that they would understand that God is a jealous God and He does not accept divided loyalties.
Scripture Prayers for the Mekaf, Naki in Cameroon.
Profile Source: Anonymous |
People Name General | Mekaf |
People Name in Country | Mekaf, Naki |
Alternate Names | Bunaki; Naki |
Population this Country | 7,000 |
Population all Countries | 7,000 |
Total Countries | 1 |
Indigenous | Yes |
Progress Scale | 4 ● |
Unreached | No |
Frontier People Group | No |
GSEC | 4 (per PeopleGroups.org) |
Pioneer Workers Needed | |
People ID | 13661 |
ROP3 Code | 106523 |
ROP25 Code | 305373 |
ROP25 Name | Mekaf |
Country | Cameroon | ||
Region | Africa, West and Central | ||
Continent | Africa | ||
10/40 Window | No | ||
National Bible Society | Website | ||
Persecution Rank | 43 (Open Doors top 50 rank, 1 = highest persecution ranking) | ||
Location in Country | North West region: Menchum division, Furu-Awa subdivision, Nse chiefdom, Mashi, Mekaf, Small Mekaf, Bukpang II, and Lebo villages. Source: Ethnologue 2016 |
Country | Cameroon |
Region | Africa, West and Central |
Continent | Africa |
10/40 Window | No |
National Bible Society | Website |
Persecution Rank | 43 (Open Doors top 50 rank, 1 = highest persecution ranking) |
Location in Country | North West region: Menchum division, Furu-Awa subdivision, Nse chiefdom, Mashi, Mekaf, Small Mekaf, Bukpang II, and Lebo villages.. Source: Ethnologue 2016 |
Primary Religion: | Christianity |
Major Religion ▲ | Percent |
---|---|
Buddhism |
0.00 %
|
Christianity (Evangelical 3.50 %) |
69.00 %
|
Ethnic Religions |
31.00 %
|
Hinduism |
0.00 %
|
Islam |
0.00 %
|
Non-Religious |
0.00 %
|
Other / Small |
0.00 %
|
Unknown |
0.00 %
|
Primary Language | Naki (7,000 speakers) |
Language Code | mff Ethnologue Listing |
Language Written | Unknown |
Total Languages | 1 |
Primary Language | Naki (7,000 speakers) |
Language Code | mff Ethnologue Listing |
Total Languages | 1 |
People Groups | Speaking Naki |
Primary Language: Naki
Bible Translation Status: Translation Needed
Resource Type ▲ | Resource Name | Source |
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None reported |
Profile Source | Anonymous |
Data Sources | Data is compiled from various sources. Learn more. |