Wawa in Cameroon
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| People Name: | Wawa |
| Country: | Cameroon |
| 10/40 Window: | No |
| Population: | 7,700 |
| World Population: | 7,700 |
| Primary Language: | Wawa |
| Primary Religion: | Islam |
| Christian Adherents: | 1.00 % |
| Evangelicals: | 1.00 % |
| Scripture: | Translation Needed |
| Ministry Resources: | No |
| Jesus Film: | No |
| Audio Recordings: | No |
| People Cluster: | Benue |
| Affinity Bloc: | Sub-Saharan Peoples |
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Introduction / History
The Wawa people are located near the city of Banyo, in the Adamawa region of Cameroon, near the border with Nigeria. Most are farmers or cattle herders, while some have migrated to Banyo where they work as merchants or motto taxi drivers.
What Are Their Lives Like?
The Wawas are poor and have a low level of literacy among them. They have been oppressed and taken advantage of by other neighboring tribes, such as the Fulbe. About half of the married women are in polygamous marriages. There are many Wawa who do not admit to being Wawa when they are away from their homeland due to the way their people have been oppressed.
What Are Their Beliefs?
Over half of the Mecha Oromos are Muslims who blend Islamic practices with traditional religion. Some are Christian, but they also mix their faith with the religious practices of their ancestors.
What Are Their Needs?
The Mecha Oromos need the Holy Spirit to move in their families and communities. As it stands, few have put their faith in the only savior.
Prayer Points
There are some audio Scriptures that have recently been translated into their language. These include Genesis, Exodus, Luke, Acts, Ephesians, and 1 Peter. The distribution of these audio Scriptures will begin in August of 2025. Pray that the solar radios containing these Scriptures will be well received.
Pray that those who come to faith through these Scriptures will be supernaturally protected from intense persecution during their early stages of spiritual growth.