Affinity Group: Sub-Saharan African Peoples

Affinity Bloc: Sub-Saharan African

People Cluster: Chadic

Language: Mafa - (maf)

Alternate Name(s): Mafa, Mofa, Natakan, Natakan

Primary Religion: Islam - Sunni

Country: Cameroon

Also found in: Nigeria

Population: 377,000

Global Population: 386,700

Progress of the Gospel: No Longer Unreached

Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: 5% or Greater but Less than 10% Evangelical

Overview: The Mafa of Cameroon, numbering 377,000, are No Longer Unreached. They are part of the Chadic people cluster within the Sub-Saharan African affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 386,700 in 2 countries. Their primary language is Mafa. The primary religion practiced by the Mafa is Sunni Islam, the largest branch of Islam. Sunni Muslims follow the teachings of the Qur'an and consider the first four caliphs to be the rightful successors of Muhammad.

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