The Tuki people call themselves Baki, meaning "noblemen" and they are very proud of their language and culture. They do not eat wild animals because they believe it can reduce a human's pride.
Despite the abundance of natural resources and cash crops they continue to live in poverty, spending more than half of their income on traditional healers. Many church attendees, but few true believers.
The Tuki people need to hear God speak in their heart language and convince them that He is the only true God. As it is, most of the people look to deceased ancestors for assistance in their daily lives. They routinely offer animals, salt and oil as sacrifices. If they fail to do this, they risk bringing a curse on their land. The Tuki believe the powers of the spirit world are far more dependable than God. Most Tuki practice African Traditional Religion and perform many different initiation rites to protect themselves and feel they are part of the "land."
Christianity was introduced to the Tuki people early in the 20th century. Although many Tuki go to church, only a very small percentage are true believers in Jesus. Those Tuki who are committed Christians live changed lives. They no longer offer sacrifices to appease spirits or seek protection. Instead, they live in hope of eternal life.
* Scripture Prayers for the Betsinga, Sanaga in Cameroon.
Profile Source: Anonymous |
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People Name General | Betsinga |
People Name in Country | Betsinga, Sanaga |
Population this Country | 77,000 |
Population all Countries | 77,000 |
Total Countries | 1 |
Indigenous | Yes |
Progress Scale | 4 ● |
Unreached | No |
Frontier People Group | No |
GSEC | 2 (per PeopleGroups.org) |
Pioneer Workers Needed | |
Alternate Names | Oki; Sanaga |
People ID | 10820 |
ROP3 Code | 101303 |
Country | Cameroon | ||
Region | Africa, West and Central | ||
Continent | Africa | ||
10/40 Window | No | ||
National Bible Society | Website | ||
Persecution Rank | 48 (Open Doors top 50 rank, 1 = highest persecution ranking) | ||
Location in Country | Centre region: Mbam-and-Inoubou division, on Sanaga river north of Saa; north of Sanaga river between Ombessa and Ntui; a few villages in Mbam-and-Kim division. Source: Ethnologue 2016 |
Country | Cameroon |
Region | Africa, West and Central |
Continent | Africa |
10/40 Window | No |
National Bible Society | Website |
Persecution Rank | 48 (Open Doors top 50 rank, 1 = highest persecution ranking) |
Location in Country | Centre region: Mbam-and-Inoubou division, on Sanaga river north of Saa; north of Sanaga river between Ombessa and Ntui; a few villages in Mbam-and-Kim division.. Source: Ethnologue 2016 |
Primary Language | Tuki (77,000 speakers) |
Language Code | bag Ethnologue Listing |
Language Written | Yes ScriptSource Listing |
Total Languages | 1 |
Primary Language | Tuki (77,000 speakers) |
Language Code | bag Ethnologue Listing |
Total Languages | 1 |
People Groups | Speaking Tuki |
Primary Language: Tuki
Bible Translation ▲ | Status (Years) |
---|---|
Bible-Portions | Yes (1886-1928) |
Bible-New Testament | No |
Bible-Complete | No |
Possible Print Bibles | |
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Amazon | |
World Bibles | |
Forum Bible Agencies | |
National Bible Societies | |
World Bible Finder | |
Virtual Storehouse |
Resource Type ▲ | Resource Name |
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Audio Recordings | Audio Bible teaching (GRN) |
Primary Religion: | Christianity |
Religion Subdivision: | Roman Catholic |
Major Religion ▲ | Percent |
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Buddhism |
0.00 %
|
Christianity (Evangelical 7.00 %) |
75.00 %
|
Ethnic Religions |
25.00 %
|
Hinduism |
0.00 %
|
Islam |
0.00 %
|
Non-Religious |
0.00 %
|
Other / Small |
0.00 %
|
Unknown |
0.00 %
|
Christian Segments ▲ | Percent |
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Anglican |
0.0 %
|
Independent |
1.0 %
|
Orthodox |
0.0 %
|
Other Christian |
30.0 %
|
Protestant |
15.0 %
|
Roman Catholic |
54.0 %
|