Fang in Gabon
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Tadekint73 - Wikimedia
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Map Source:
Anonymous
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| People Name: | Fang |
| Country: | Gabon |
| 10/40 Window: | No |
| Population: | 672,000 |
| World Population: | 2,268,900 |
| Primary Language: | Fang (Equatorial Guinea) |
| Primary Religion: | Christianity |
| Christian Adherents: | 82.00 % |
| Evangelicals: | 11.00 % |
| Scripture: | Complete Bible |
| Ministry Resources: | Yes |
| Jesus Film: | Yes |
| Audio Recordings: | Yes |
| People Cluster: | Bantu, Central-Congo |
| Affinity Bloc: | Sub-Saharan Peoples |
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Introduction / History
The Fang people are part of the Beti-Fang continuum of Bantu languages, related to the Ewondo and Bulu of Cameroon. There are some significant numbers also in Cameroon, Gabon, and Equatorial Guinea. Small populations are in São Tomé and Príncipe and the Republic of Congo.
What Are Their Lives Like?
Their traditional territory is the interior rainforest. They are known as the jungle fighters. Their knowledge of the jungle and their ability to survive and function in the lush tropical vegetation is legendary. Today most are subsistence farmers.
What Are Their Beliefs?
As a result of Spanish colonization, the large majority of Fang people are nominally Roman Catholic. But few have personally accepted the gospel of Jesus Christ. Scripture has never been translated into Fang although translations exist in a related Fang language in Gabon. One of these could probably be adapted to the various Fang dialects. In Gabon, there is a strong church among the Fangs.
What Are Their Needs?
Though about three-fourths of the Fang people in Gabon are Christian, they are held back by traditions and not adhering to the Bible.
Prayer Points
Pray for a full and accurate Bible for every Fang people in West Africa.
Pray for the Holy Spirit to move mightily in every Fang church in Gabon.
Pray for Fang disciples who will make more disciples in Gabon.