Bambuka in Nigeria
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It is said that the Bambuka migrated from the east through Suahkwei from Suahsepp according to one fable. In another, it is believed that the father of the Bambuka, Bipbahgum Mbandana, dropped from the sky with his kapb beinna on the hills above JAH Jingkeb yah tang ahh, and the foot print and his staff, kapb beinna is still on the rocks.
They live in Karim Lamido, LGA Taraba State, Nigeria.
They practice subsistence farming. They are very dedicated to the concept that they must be free and independent from dominating foreign forces.
Traditional religious beliefs are receding and giving way to Christianity.
They have a lack of religious teachers, mnisters and religious books.
Scripture Prayers for the Bambuka in Nigeria.
| Profile Source: Anonymous |
| People Name General | Bambuka |
| People Name in Country | Bambuka |
| Alternate Names | Kyak |
| Population this Country | 11,000 |
| Population all Countries | 11,000 |
| Total Countries | 1 |
| Indigenous | Yes |
| Progress Scale | 2 ● |
| Unreached | No |
| Frontier People Group | No |
| GSEC | 5 (per PeopleGroups.org) |
| Pioneer Workers Needed | |
| People ID | 18836 |
| ROP3 Code | 100927 |
| Country | Nigeria | ||
| Region | Africa, West and Central | ||
| Continent | Africa | ||
| 10/40 Window | Yes | ||
| National Bible Society | Website | ||
| Persecution Rank | 6 (Open Doors top 50 rank, 1 = highest persecution ranking) | ||
| Location in Country | Gombe state: Balanga LGA; Taraba state: Karim Lamido LGA; Adamawa state: Lamurda LGA small area. Source: Ethnologue 2016 | ||
| Country | Nigeria |
| Region | Africa, West and Central |
| Continent | Africa |
| 10/40 Window | Yes |
| National Bible Society | Website |
| Persecution Rank | 6 (Open Doors top 50 rank, 1 = highest persecution ranking) |
| Location in Country | Gombe state: Balanga LGA; Taraba state: Karim Lamido LGA; Adamawa state: Lamurda LGA small area.. Source: Ethnologue 2016 |
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| Primary Religion: | Ethnic Religions |
| Major Religion ▲ | Percent |
|---|---|
| Buddhism |
0.00 %
|
| Christianity (Evangelical 0.50 %) |
10.00 %
|
| Ethnic Religions |
50.00 %
|
| Hinduism |
0.00 %
|
| Islam |
40.00 %
|
| Non-Religious |
0.00 %
|
| Other / Small |
0.00 %
|
| Unknown |
0.00 %
|
| Primary Language | Kyak (11,000 speakers) |
| Language Code | bka Ethnologue Listing |
| Language Written | Unknown |
| Total Languages | 1 |
| Primary Language | Kyak (11,000 speakers) |
| Language Code | bka Ethnologue Listing |
| Total Languages | 1 |
| People Groups | Speaking Kyak |
Primary Language: Kyak
Bible Translation Status: Translation Needed
| Resource Type ▲ | Resource Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Recordings | Audio Bible teaching | Global Recordings Network |
| Profile Source | Anonymous |
| Data Sources | Data is compiled from various sources. Learn more. |
