People
Who they are
The Bamileke-Fefe live in Cameroon’s West Region, in Haut-Nkam Division, mainly around the town of Bafang. They are part of the Bamileke peoples. Their language is also called Fe’efe’e or Nufi and belongs to the group of languages of the Grassfields, the highlands of western Cameroon.
The language began to be written in the 1920s, when Christian texts, a grammar and word lists were prepared.
Where they live
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Country
240K
Population
| Country | Share of the people | Population |
|---|---|---|
Cameroon Partially reached
|
100%
|
234.000 |
How they live
In the tradition of the Grassfields peoples, the week has eight days, and each day takes its name from an activity or event associated with that day. Some children’s names are linked to the day on which they were born. Fe’efe’e surnames also preserve memories of family events and the circumstances of birth.
What they believe
Most Bamileke-Fefe are Christians, while some follow traditional religions.
The Bible in this people's language
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Fefe
Portions translated
- Translation started Done
- Portions Current stage
- 3 New Testament Still ahead
- 4 Whole Bible Still ahead
Audio recordings Not available
Jesus Film Not available
Translation data: Joshua Project.
Gospel progress among the unreached
Christians (all traditions)75%
Evangelicals5%
Needs
There is still no New Testament in Fefe. The portions of the Bible in the language date from 1960, and the language has been written since the 1920s.
What to pray for
Intercede for this people
Pray for the translation of the New Testament into Fefe.
Pray for the use of written Fefe in churches and families.
Pray for Bamileke-Fefe Christians to know the Bible well and live out their faith steadfastly.
Pray for the Bamileke-Fefe who follow traditional religions to come to know Jesus.
Pray for Bamileke-Fefe
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