People
Who they are
The Maha, also known as the Maaka, are a people who live in northeastern Nigeria. They preserve their communal roots through their own language, which belongs to the Chadic branch, and strong rural traditions. Life revolves around farming and family ties, keeping alive an identity that has endured the region’s changes and pressures over time.
Where they live
1
Country
22K
Population
| Country | Share of the people | Population |
|---|---|---|
Nigeria Minimally reached
|
100%
|
22.000 |
The Bible in this people's language
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Maaka
Translation started
- Translation started Current stage
- 2 Portions Still ahead
- 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)10%
Evangelicals0.5%
What to pray for
Intercede for this people
Pela paz, proteção e estabilidade para as comunidades maha no nordeste da Nigéria.
Pelo desenvolvimento de recursos e traduções bíblicas na língua materna maaka.
Por fortalecimento espiritual e ousadia para os poucos cristãos que vivem entre os maha.
Pelo surgimento de igrejas saudáveis e discipuladoras entre as famílias maha.
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