Subgroups: 5
Subgroup Name | Population ▼ | |
---|---|---|
Gobaweyn | -1 Unknown | |
Makanne | -1 Unknown | |
Shabelle | -1 Unknown | |
Shambara | -1 Unknown | |
Shiidle | -1 Unknown |
The different Somali Bantu groups are united primarily because of the racial discrimination they face within Somalia. Most Somalis will not intermarry with Somali Bantus, and some will not even eat with them or enter their house. During the civil war in Somalia, Somali Bantus were one of the most vulnerable groups and suffered horribly at the hands of clan militias and criminal gangs. Many have left Somalia.
Fear that Christianity undermines their identity, communities and traditions is one way Satan uses to hinder Somali Bantu communities from accepting Christ’s blessings.
Pray for believers to build bridges of friendship and trust with Somali Bantu family leaders.
Pray that Somali Bantu people who know Christ will become wise in sowing the Word of God among their families and friends. * Pray for a strong movement of the Holy Spirit will bring entire Somali Bantu families into a rich experience of God’s blessing.
* Pray for Somali Bantus to become disciples and make disciples who will make even more disciples.
* Pray for the Holy Spirit to give the Somali Bantu people teachable and understanding hearts.
Scripture Prayers for the Somali Bantu in Somalia.
Profile Source: Keith Carey |
Global Prayer Digest: 2017-01-16 |
Global Prayer Digest: 2019-01-21 |
Global Prayer Digest: 2019-10-06 |
People Name General | Somali Bantu |
People Name in Country | Somali Bantu |
Pronunciation | BAN-too |
Natural Name | Bantu Somali |
Population this Country | 769,000 |
Population all Countries | 937,000 |
Total Countries | 4 |
Indigenous | Yes |
Progress Scale | 1 ● |
Unreached | Yes |
Frontier People Group | Yes |
Pioneer Workers Needed | 15 |
Alternate Names | Jareer |
People ID | 20784 |
ROP3 Code | 103458 |
Affinity Bloc | Sub-Saharan Peoples |
People Cluster | Bantu, Swahili |
People Group | Somali Bantu |
Ethnic Code | NAB57 |
Affinity Bloc | Sub-Saharan Peoples |
People Cluster | Bantu, Swahili |
People Group | Somali Bantu |
Ethnic Code | NAB57 |
Total Subgroups | 5 |
Gobaweyn 0 | |
Makanne 0 | |
Shabelle 0 | |
Shambara 0 | |
Shiidle 0 |
Country | Somalia | ||
Region | Africa, East and Southern | ||
Continent | Africa | ||
10/40 Window | Yes | ||
Persecution Rank | 3 (Open Doors top 50 rank, 1 = highest persecution ranking) | ||
Location in Country | Lower Shabelle, Middle Shabelle, Hiraan, Bay, Lower Jubba, Middle Jubba. IDPs in Kismayo and Mogadishu. Source: Field worker |
Country | Somalia |
Region | Africa, East and Southern |
Continent | Africa |
10/40 Window | Yes |
Persecution Rank | 3 (Open Doors top 50 rank, 1 = highest persecution ranking) |
Location in Country | Lower Shabelle, Middle Shabelle, Hiraan, Bay, Lower Jubba, Middle Jubba. IDPs in Kismayo and Mogadishu.. Source: Field worker |
Primary Language | Maay | |||
Language Code | ymm Ethnologue Listing | |||
Language Written | Yes ScriptSource Listing | |||
Total Languages | 3 | |||
Secondary Languages |
|
Primary Language | Maay |
Language Code | ymm Ethnologue Listing |
Total Languages | 3 |
Secondary Languages | |
Somali | |
Mushungulu | |
People Groups | Speaking Maay |
Primary Language: Maay
Bible Translation ▲ | Status (Years) |
---|---|
Bible-Portions | Yes (2006-2007) |
Bible-New Testament | No |
Bible-Complete | No |
Possible Print Bibles | |
---|---|
Amazon | |
World Bibles | |
Forum Bible Agencies | |
National Bible Societies | |
World Bible Finder | |
Virtual Storehouse |
Resource Type ▲ | Resource Name |
---|---|
Audio Recordings | Audio Bible teaching (GRN) |
Film / Video | Jesus Film: view in Maay |
Film / Video | Magdalena (Jesus Film Project) |
Text / Printed Matter | Online Bible text (Scripture Earth) |
Primary Religion: | Islam |
Major Religion ▲ | Percent |
---|---|
Buddhism |
0.00 %
|
Christianity (Evangelical 0.05 %) |
0.05 %
|
Ethnic Religions |
0.00 %
|
Hinduism |
0.00 %
|
Islam |
99.95 %
|
Non-Religious |
0.00 %
|
Other / Small |
0.00 %
|
Unknown |
0.00 %
|
Christian Segments ▲ | Percent |
---|---|
Anglican |
Unknown
|
Independent |
Unknown
|
Orthodox |
Unknown
|
Other Christian |
Unknown
|
Protestant |
Unknown
|
Roman Catholic |
Unknown
|
Photo Source | Sergeant G.D. Robinson |
Map Source | People Group Location from IMB. Other map data / geography from GMI. Map by Joshua Project. |
Profile Source | Keith Carey |
Data Sources | Data is compiled from various sources. Read more |