Kotoko, Mser in Cameroon

Introduction / History

The Mser language is one of the Kotoko languages. The Mser language is not written. They refer to themselves as Kotoko. The name they give to their 'language' depends upon what village they're from. A person from Digangali will say they speak Digangali. A person from Madaf will say they speak Madaf, etc.

The Mser people live in the northern part of Cameroon spilling over into Chad. Traditionally, village chiefs and sultans ruled over them. Seven Mser towns and villages exist in Cameroon, and four are across the Logone River in Chad. There are also a few other, smaller villages.

While some Mser people live in the town of Kouss ri, and a few also work and live in the nearby city of N 'Djamena, most live in villages. These villages may not be accessible during rainy season. The survey team visited only one Mser village in Cameroon, so the situation in the other villages is unknown. A Roman script writing system has been created for the language, but the language is moribund, and further language development work is highly unlikely.

What Are Their Lives Like?

The Msers are agricultural like their neighbors.

What Are Their Beliefs?

Islam dominates as the primary religion. There are some Mser Christians.

What Are Their Needs?

Mser need more medical facilities.

Prayer Points

Pray for the Holy Spirit to do a miracle in Mser families, drawing many to the Throne of Grace.
Pray for the Lord to send dreams and visions to Mser family leaders, helping them to see the glory and goodness of the savior.
Pray that soon, Mser disciples will make more disciples.
Pray for Msers to feel at home with gospel materials in other languages.

Text Source:   Joshua Project