People
Who they are
The Anyin Morofo live in Ivory Coast, in the Moronou Region in the south-central part of the country, and are also called Agni Morofouè. They are part of the broader Anyin peoples, within the Akan family. They speak Anyin Morofo. According to a field study conducted from 1991 to 1993, the Anyi Morofouè have lived in Moronou since the 18th century.
Ahossi music and dance is one expression of Morofo culture. Both men and women take part, and it accompanies funerals, where it helps comfort families, as well as weddings and other celebrations. Ahossi is passed down from generation to generation mainly through oral teaching and practice. It was added to the country’s national inventory of cultural heritage in 2016.
Where they live
1
Country
569K
Population
| Country | Share of the people | Population |
|---|---|---|
Côte d’Ivoire Partially reached
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100%
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556.000 |
How they live
Morofo families make their living mainly from farming. They grow yams, cassava, plantains, maize and cocoa, and also engage in small-scale trade and hunting. Inheritance and family descent follow the mother’s line. Among the Ahua of Moronou, the yam festival is called Bédiélouo and brings together 22 villages. In December 2025, at the opening of the festival in Abongoua, the village’s five large families displayed their customs, including a talking drum demonstration, and an Agni language competition was held.
What they believe
Most Morofo identify as Christians, and there are also followers of the traditional Akan religion and Muslims. Ancestors, spirits and shrines remain important, and many Christians retain traditional practices, especially at funerals and in times of crisis. In the traditional religion, boson are guardian powers: some are associated with places, others with the forest. In a study conducted in the 1990s in a Moronou village, the worship of these spirits connected religious life to the village’s land.
The Bible in this people's language
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Anyin Morofo
Translation started
- Translation started Current stage
- 2 Portions Still ahead
- 3 New Testament Still ahead
- 4 Whole Bible Still ahead
Audio recordings Available
Jesus Film Not available
Translation data: Joshua Project.
Gospel progress among the unreached
Christians (all traditions)60%
Evangelicals9%
Needs
Rural families need better access to schools and health care. Bible teaching among the Morofo needs to address fear of spirits and the mixing of traditional practices with the Christian faith. Scripture translation into the people’s language is only just beginning, and Christians need materials and teaching that make sense within Morofo culture, with local leaders who support families.
What to pray for
Intercede for this people
Pray for Morofo families who grow yams, cassava and plantains to have enough to live on.
Pray for the translation of the Scriptures into Anyin Morofo and for communities to understand them.
Pray for Morofo Christians who wrestle with questions about fear of spirits and family religious obligations.
Pray for the training of church leaders who teach the Bible in the people’s language and support families.
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