People
Who they are
The Ngoshe Sama are an indigenous community who live on the slopes of the Mandara Mountains, in the border region between Nigeria and Cameroon. Known for their resilience and their cultivation of rugged terrain, they carefully preserve their ancestral heritage and communicate in the Gvoko language, maintaining a strong communal identity amid the changes and challenges around them.
Where they live
2
Countries
51K
World population
| Country | Share of the people | Population |
|---|---|---|
Nigeria Minimally reached
|
96%
|
48.000 |
Cameroon Minimally reached
|
4%
|
2.000 |
The Bible in this people's language
A people only truly understands the gospel when they hear it in the language of their heart. See how far the translation has come.
Gvoko
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)30%
Evangelicals0.7%
What to pray for
Intercede for this people
Pela paz e proteção das famílias Ngoshe Sama na região das montanhas Mandara.
Pelo acesso e compreensão da mensagem bíblica no idioma materno Gvoko.
Pelo fortalecimento e coragem dos crentes locais para compartilharem sua fé.
Pelo surgimento de igrejas saudáveis e enraizadas na cultura Ngoshe Sama.
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