Introduction / History

Nyanekas are defined by their language, Nyaneka. They only live in Angola.

What Are Their Lives Like?

On a high Angolan plateau, a goatherd watches his small flock. He pulls his rough-woven garment more tightly around him against the breeze, noticing the beginning of a chill in the air. The mild summer is almost over in the Nyaneka-Mwila region, and he knows a cold winter will soon descend on the land. From his vantage point, he can see a neighbor's house, and he wonders if the man has lost any more cattle since outsiders recently raided. Without fences, the community shares the land, grazing their animals and raising small gardens. But how long can this continue with others moving in and staking "claims"? He ponders the disturbing situation as he watches the contented goats munch.

What Are Their Beliefs?

Almost all the Nyanekas are Christian, usually Roman Catholic. Their faith in Christ is tainted by faith in the spirit world.

What Are Their Needs?

A few restless youth have moved to the city, but the goatherd doubts that is the answer. Maybe the church can help, but who can understand what it teaches? Who can understand a God who speaks another language? The Mwila are one subgroup of the Nyaneka people. The whole of Nyaneka consists of Myila and three other distinct languages, Handa, Cilenge and Nkumbi.

Prayer Items

Pray for Nyanekas to have the spiritual hunger it takes to seek and find the only Savior, Jesus Christ.Pray for their spiritual and physical needs to be met in abundance.Pray that soon Nyaneka Christians will be sent to Muslims with the gospel.

Scripture Prayers for the Nyaneka in Angola.

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