Ngbaka in Congo, Democratic Republic of


Population
Main Language
Largest Religion
Christian
Evangelical
Progress
Progress Gauge

Introduction / History

Ngbakas arrived on the Gemena Plateau in 1920. They now live in three countries in Central Africa and speak their Ngbaka language. There are at least three Ngbaka subgroups divided by dialect. Each of these dialects is mutually intelligible.


What Are Their Lives Like?

The Ngbaka highly value their language. They started a literacy program, which has resulted in thousands who speak it. Ngbaka is taught in some of their schools.

There is no wild game in the Ngbaka homeland. They have only a little livestock, mainly chickens for eggs and poultry. Their other protein comes from fishing, which is done by the women. They grow manioc, maize, sorghum and bananas.

Blacksmiths have a high status in Ngbaka society. He makes necessary objects like hoes, rakes and shovels. Blacksmiths also make arrowheads for their few hunting expeditions.


What Are Their Beliefs?

Ngbaka Traditional religion involves a supreme god named Gale or Gbonboso. He revealed himself through two messengers, Seto and Nabo. Seto and Nabo are their ancestors. They give respect to these ancestors through a wooden image that they place each day on a family altar. They believe this wooden image protects the family from harm and can be called upon to cure sicknesses. Some also indulge in divination.

The Ngbaka are also highly Christianized, though they still hold to these ancient practices.


What Are Their Needs?

The Ngbakas need to put all their faith in Jesus Christ, the only one who has the power to protect and to guide.


Prayer Points

Pray for a Christ-centered revival to affect every Ngbaka family.
Pray for many Ngbakas to disciple others.
Pray for them to have a record-high harvest this year as a testimony of God s goodness and power.


Scripture Prayers for the Ngbaka in Congo, Democratic Republic of.


References

https://www.101lasttribes.com/tribes/ngbaka.html
https://www.webonary.org/ngbaka/overview/introduction/?lang=en
https://www.gateway-africa.com/tribe/ngbaka_tribe.html


Profile Source:   Joshua Project  

People Name General Ngbaka
People Name in Country Ngbaka
Alternate Names Baya Ngbaka; Ngbaka-Gbaya
Population this Country 2,217,000
Population all Countries 2,230,000
Total Countries 3
Indigenous Yes
Progress Scale 5
Unreached No
Frontier People Group No
GSEC 1  (per PeopleGroups.org)
Pioneer Workers Needed
PeopleID3 10743
ROP3 Code 101167
Country Congo, Democratic Republic of
Region Africa, West and Central
Continent Africa
10/40 Window No
National Bible Society Website
Persecution Rank 35  (Open Doors top 50 rank, 1 = highest persecution ranking)
Location in Country Equateur province: Gemena territory area. 850 villages.   Source:  Ethnologue 2016
Country Congo, Democratic Republic of
Region Africa, West and Central
Continent Africa
10/40 Window No
National Bible Society Website
Persecution Rank 35  (Open Doors top 50 rank, 1 = highest persecution ranking)
Location in Country Equateur province: Gemena territory area. 850 villages..   Source:  Ethnologue 2016

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Primary Religion: Christianity
Major Religion Percent
Buddhism
0.00 %
Christianity  (Evangelical 24.00 %)
99.00 %
Ethnic Religions
1.00 %
Hinduism
0.00 %
Islam
0.00 %
Non-Religious
0.00 %
Other / Small
0.00 %
Unknown
0.00 %
Primary Language Ngbaka (2,217,000 speakers)
Language Code nga   Ethnologue Listing
Language Written Yes   ScriptSource Listing
Total Languages 1
Primary Language Ngbaka (2,217,000 speakers)
Language Code nga   Ethnologue Listing
Total Languages 1
People Groups Speaking Ngbaka
Photo Source Anonymous 
Profile Source Joshua Project 
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