The Lagwan Kotoko people live in the northern part of Cameroon, in an area a little south of Lake Chad. Their language area extends into Nigeria to the west. They speak Afade, which linguistically is one of eight Kotoko languages. Afade speakers refer to themselves ethnically as Kotoko. A Latin script writing system has been developed for Afade but it is not currently in use.
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. Several Lagwan Kotoko also live in the larger cities of Cameroon, Nigeria, and Chad.
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 rainy season (June-September). Those with more wealth own cattle.
Islam dominates as the primary religion, with a good deal of syncretism with animism. Some of them chant verses from the Koran hoping it will bring healing. It is not known if there are any Christians among them. There was a Nigerian missionary reaching out to the Kotoko but he was killed by the Boko Haram in 2011.
The Lagwan Kotoko people need to put their faith in Jesus Christ so they can enjoy life to the full. As it stands, they put their faith in dark spirits for their blessings.
Pray for an abundant harvest of fish and grain for the Lagwan 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 Lagwan Kotoko in Nigeria.
Pray for their leaders to embrace the ways of Jesus Christ.
Scripture Prayers for the Lagwan, Afade in Cameroon.
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Profile Source: Joshua Project |
People Name General | Lagwan, Afade |
People Name in Country | Lagwan, Afade |
Natural Name | Lagwan Kotoko |
Alternate Names | Affade; Kotoko |
Population this Country | 8,000 |
Population all Countries | 52,000 |
Total Countries | 2 |
Indigenous | Yes |
Progress Scale | 1 ● |
Unreached | Yes |
Frontier People Group | No |
GSEC | 1 (per PeopleGroups.org) |
Pioneer Workers Needed | 1 |
People ID | 10166 |
ROP3 Code | 100086 |
ROP25 Code | 300063 |
ROP25 Name | Afade |
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 | Far North region: Logone-and-Chari division, south Makari subdivision, Afade area. 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 | Far North region: Logone-and-Chari division, south Makari subdivision, Afade area.. Source: Ethnologue 2016 |
Primary Religion: | Islam |
Major Religion ▲ | Percent |
---|---|
Buddhism |
0.00 %
|
Christianity (Evangelical 0.60 %) |
4.00 %
|
Ethnic Religions |
2.00 %
|
Hinduism |
0.00 %
|
Islam |
94.00 %
|
Non-Religious |
0.00 %
|
Other / Small |
0.00 %
|
Unknown |
0.00 %
|
Primary Language | Afade (8,000 speakers) |
Language Code | aal Ethnologue Listing |
Language Written | Unknown |
Total Languages | 1 |
Primary Language | Afade (8,000 speakers) |
Language Code | aal Ethnologue Listing |
Total Languages | 1 |
People Groups | Speaking Afade |
Primary Language: Afade
Bible Translation Status: Translation Needed
Resource Type ▲ | Resource Name | Source |
---|---|---|
Audio Recordings | Audio Bible teaching | Global Recordings Network |
Photo Source | Copyrighted © 2024 GoWestAfrica All rights reserved. Used with permission |
Map Source | Anonymous |
Profile Source | Joshua Project |
Data Sources | Data is compiled from various sources. Learn more. |