Vemgo-Mabas in Cameroon


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Introduction / History

The Vemgo-Mabas people live in northeastern Nigeria and northern Cameroon. Historically they fled to the hills to resist the Fulani Islamic wars. Today, some of them have become Muslim and wear traditional Islamic dress. The majority, however, are split between traditional religious beliefs that they have held for centuries and Christianity which has come through missionary efforts in the last seventy years.

Most of the Vemgo-Mabas are farmers. They raise peanuts, maize, and millet on hillside terraces. A man's work includes farming, crafting leather, making baskets, spinning, weaving, and building. Women make clay objects, train the small children, prepare the meals, and do other household activities.

Most Vemgo-Mabas believe in a single god. They say that he is the creator of all things and keeps his creation in order. They believe that this god only intervenes with his creation when order has been disturbed. The Vemgo-Mabas do not pray to this god, but rather to their ancestors, who they believe will intercede on their behalf. They believe that the Earth is the "mother goddess" who has birthed all other supernatural beings, including thunder, lightning, black snakes, crocodiles, and certain inanimate objects.

Although the Vemgo-Mabas have shown some interest in Christian teachings, only a small percentage have accepted Jesus as Savior. A few of the ethnic groups in the area are being targeted by mission agencies; others have no missionaries working among them. The Vemgo-Mabas have no portions of the Bible in their language. Currently, no Christian radio or television broadcasts are being aired in their language either. Most have never heard a clear presentation of the Gospel. Additional laborers, evangelistic materials, and Bible translation are needed. They need to know that the Creator is not an impersonal god, rather, He is a loving Savior who cares for them and wants them freed from slavery to the spirits through fear.


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People Name General Vemgo-Mabas
People Name in Country Vemgo-Mabas
Alternate Names Mabas
Population this Country 1,700
Population all Countries 23,000
Total Countries 2
Indigenous Yes
Progress Scale 4
Unreached No
Frontier People Group No
GSEC 1  (per PeopleGroups.org)
Pioneer Workers Needed
PeopleID3 13173
ROP3 Code 105952
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: Mayo-Tsanaga division, Mabas village on Nigeria border northwest of Mokolo.   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: Mayo-Tsanaga division, Mabas village on Nigeria border northwest of Mokolo..   Source:  Ethnologue 2016

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Primary Religion: Islam
Major Religion Percent
Buddhism
0.00 %
Christianity  (Evangelical 6.00 %)
15.00 %
Ethnic Religions
20.00 %
Hinduism
0.00 %
Islam
65.00 %
Non-Religious
0.00 %
Other / Small
0.00 %
Unknown
0.00 %
Primary Language Vemgo-Mabas (1,700 speakers)
Language Code vem   Ethnologue Listing
Language Written Unknown
Total Languages 1
Primary Language Vemgo-Mabas (1,700 speakers)
Language Code vem   Ethnologue Listing
Total Languages 1
People Groups Speaking Vemgo-Mabas

Primary Language:  Vemgo-Mabas

Bible Translation Status:  Translation Started

Resource Type Resource Name Source
Audio Recordings Audio Bible teaching Global Recordings Network
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Profile Source Anonymous 
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