Mamprusi in Togo

People Name:	Mamprusi
Country:	Togo
10/40 Window:	No
Population:	18,000
World Population:	440,000
Primary Language:	Mampruli
Primary Religion:	Ethnic Religions
Christian Adherents:	3.50 %
Evangelicals:	3.00 %
Scripture:	New Testament
Online Audio NT:	Yes
Jesus Film:	Yes
Audio Recordings:	Yes
People Cluster:	Gur
Affinity Bloc:	Sub-Saharan Peoples
Progress Level:

Introduction / History

The Mamprusi are part of the Na Gweba people originally from what is now Togo. Of the four people groups descended from Na Gweba, the Mamprusi are the leaders. Most Mamprusi live in their homeland, Mamprugu, an area of northeast Ghana between the Dagbani in the south and Frafra in the north. There are also small communities of Mamprusi in towns in southern Ghana.

What Are Their Lives Like?

Only 15% of the Mamprusi people are literate. The low literacy rate is a major barrier to the gospel if it is only presented in written form.

Two-thirds of marriages are polygamous, meaning the husband can have more than one wife. Children are given both Mamprusi and Muslim names.

What Are Their Beliefs?

Naa-wuni is their supreme god, and people communicate with their ancestors through sacrifices and offerings.

What Are Their Needs?

Scripture and audio recordings of the New Testament are available in the Mampruli language. The JESUS Film and God's Story video are also available. Workers need to take these resources to the people.

Prayer Points

Pray the Christian believers among the Mamprusi will regularly fellowship together, and that teachers and pastors will be sent to them, to teach and shepherd.
Pray the literacy rate for these people will gradually rise in years ahead.
Pray for good schools for the children, and for literacy classes for adults.