People
Who they are
The Ngamo live in northeastern Nigeria, mainly in Yobe State, south and west of Potiskum. They are also called Gamo and Ngamawa. Their language belongs to the Western branch of the Chadic language family and is related to Hausa. The two main dialects, Gudi and Yaya, differ so much in pronunciation, word formation and vocabulary that they almost seem like separate languages, but their speakers can understand one another. Gadaka, about 50 kilometers south of Potiskum, is home to the court of the Mai Gudi, the highest traditional authority among the Ngamo.
Where they live
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Country
135K
Population
| Country | Share of the people | Population |
|---|---|---|
Nigeria Partially reached
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100%
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132.000 |
How they live
Stories, proverbs, riddles and songs are part of Ngamo traditions. A collection published in 2009 brought together stories and songs in Yaya and customs and songs associated with weddings and naming ceremonies in Gudi. The recorded songs include funeral laments and songs that children sing while playing.
What they believe
Traditional religions are the main religious affiliation among the Ngamo. There are also Christian and Muslim minorities. Among the Christians are evangelicals, who make up a small part of the people group.
The Bible in this people's language
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Ngamo
Portions translated
- Translation started Done
- Portions Current stage
- 3 New Testament Still ahead
- 4 Whole Bible Still ahead
Audio recordings Available
Jesus Film Available
Translation data: Joshua Project.
Gospel progress among the unreached
Christians (all traditions)11%
Evangelicals4.7%
Needs
The Ngamo have portions of the Bible in their language, published in 2013, but do not yet have the New Testament. Since the two dialects, Gudi and Yaya, are quite different, work with Scripture needs to take both into account.
What to pray for
Intercede for this people
Pray for progress in Bible translation into Ngamo, with attention to both the Gudi and Yaya dialects.
Pray for the New Testament in Ngamo to reach families in the language they speak at home.
Pray for Ngamo Christians to grow in their knowledge of Jesus.
Pray for churches among the Ngamo to make disciples among their own people.
Pray for Ngamo
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