• PEOPLE NAME: NGWE OF CAMEROON


PEID: 12740

ROP: 107300

Download Prayer Card

Affinity Group: Sub-Saharan African Peoples

Affinity Bloc: Sub-Saharan African

People Cluster: Bantu, Cameroon-Bamileke

Language: Ngwe - (nwe)

Alternate Name(s): Nwe, Foto, Bamileke-Newe

Primary Religion: Christianity - Protestantism

Country: Cameroon

Also found in:

Population: 141,000

Global Population: 141,000


PEID: 12740

ROP: 107300

Progress of the Gospel: No Longer Unreached

Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: 2% or Greater but Less than 5% Evangelical


Overview: The Ngwe of Cameroon, numbering 141,000, are No Longer Unreached. They are part of the Bantu, Cameroon-Bamileke people cluster within the Sub-Saharan African affinity bloc. This people group is only found in Cameroon. Their primary language is Ngwe. The primary religion practiced by the Ngwe is Protestant Christianity, a tradition that emerged from the Protestant Reformation. Protestants reject the idea of papal supremacy, instead stressing the authority of scripture alone, justification by faith alone, and salvation through Christ alone.


Bible Translations: Not Available

Jesus Film: Not Available

Gospel Recordings: Not Available

Radio Broadcast: Not Available