Kwegu in Ethiopia
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The Kwegu speak a language which is Nilo-Saharan. There is 36% lexical similarity with the Mursi and, depending on the area where they live, they use the Bodi dialect of Me'en or Mursi as second languge.
The Kwegu live in symbiotic relationship with the Mursi, which by some anthropologists is considered more of tribal dominance, in which the Mursi dominates the Kwegu. The Kwegu serve the Mursi by providing them with honey, games and are available to ferry them across the Omo, for the Kwegu are expert in crossing through the swift currents of the Omo River. In return, the Mursi benefit the Kwegu by assisting them to obtain cattle (which the Kwegu do not have) which is the vital part of bride wealth and without which they cannot get married.
Scripture Prayers for the Kwegu in Ethiopia.
| Profile Source: Dr. Samuel Kebreab |
| People Name General | Kwegu |
| People Name in Country | Kwegu |
| Alternate Names | Bacha; Koegu; Kwegi; Menja |
| Population this Country | 3,500 |
| Population all Countries | 3,500 |
| Total Countries | 1 |
| Indigenous | Yes |
| Progress Scale | 5 ● |
| Unreached | No |
| Frontier People Group | No |
| GSEC | 1 (per PeopleGroups.org) |
| Pioneer Workers Needed | |
| People ID | 18363 |
| ROP3 Code | 113930 |
| ROP25 Code | 304494 |
| ROP25 Name | Kwegu, Bacha |
| Country | Ethiopia | ||
| Region | Africa, East and Southern | ||
| Continent | Africa | ||
| 10/40 Window | Yes | ||
| National Bible Society | Website | ||
| Persecution Rank | 39 (Open Doors top 50 rank, 1 = highest persecution ranking) | ||
| Location in Country | Southern Nations, Nationalities, and Peoples’ region: southwest, Omo river west bank, Kuchur village, and a small group north. Source: Ethnologue 2016 | ||
| Country | Ethiopia |
| Region | Africa, East and Southern |
| Continent | Africa |
| 10/40 Window | Yes |
| National Bible Society | Website |
| Persecution Rank | 39 (Open Doors top 50 rank, 1 = highest persecution ranking) |
| Location in Country | Southern Nations, Nationalities, and Peoples’ region: southwest, Omo river west bank, Kuchur village, and a small group north.. Source: Ethnologue 2016 |
| Primary Religion: | Ethnic Religions |
| Major Religion ▲ | Percent |
|---|---|
| Buddhism |
0.00 %
|
| Christianity (Evangelical 39.80 %) |
44.00 %
|
| Ethnic Religions |
56.00 %
|
| Hinduism |
0.00 %
|
| Islam |
0.00 %
|
| Non-Religious |
0.00 %
|
| Other / Small |
0.00 %
|
| Unknown |
0.00 %
|
| Primary Language | Kwegu (3,500 speakers) |
| Language Code | xwg Ethnologue Listing |
| Language Written | Unknown |
| Total Languages | 1 |
| Primary Language | Kwegu (3,500 speakers) |
| Language Code | xwg Ethnologue Listing |
| Total Languages | 1 |
| People Groups | Speaking Kwegu |
Primary Language: Kwegu
Bible Translation Status: Translation Started
| Resource Type ▲ | Resource Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Recordings | Audio Bible teaching | Global Recordings Network |
| Photo Source | Rod Waddington - Flickr Creative Commons |
| Map Source | Anonymous |
| Profile Source | Dr. Samuel Kebreab |
| Data Sources | Data is compiled from various sources. Learn more. |
