Lagwan, Afade in Nigeria

Lagwan, Afade
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People Name: Lagwan, Afade
Country: Nigeria
10/40 Window: Yes
Population: 44,000
World Population: 52,000
Primary Language: Afade
Primary Religion: Islam
Christian Adherents: 2.00 %
Evangelicals: 0.50 %
Scripture: Translation Needed
Online Audio NT: No
Jesus Film: No
Audio Recordings: Yes
People Cluster: Chadic
Affinity Bloc: Sub-Saharan Peoples
Progress Level:

Introduction / History

Linguistically, Afade is one of eight Kotoko languages, and Afade speakers refer to themselves ethnically as Kotoko. There is a Latin script writing system for Afade but it is not currently being used.

The Afade people live in the northern part of Cameroon, in an area a little south of Lake Chad. Their language area extends to Nigeria to the west. Several Afade speakers also live in the larger cities of Cameroon, Nigeria and Chad.

What Are Their Lives Like?

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 the rainy season from June through September.

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.

What Are Their Beliefs?

Islam dominates as the primary religion, with a good deal of syncretism with animism.

What Are Their Needs?

The Afade Kotoko people need to put their faith in Jesus Christ so they can enjoy life to the full.

Prayer Points

Pray for an abundant harvest of fish and grain for the Afade 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 Afade Kotoko in Nigeria.
Pray for Afade leaders to embrace the ways of Jesus Christ.

Text Source:   Joshua Project