Masi in Namibia


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Introduction / History

Masis speak Mashi, one of the many Bantu languages. Their homeland is in three southern African countries, Namibia, Angola, and Zambia, where they have their largest population.


What Are Their Lives Like?

Masis are still largely nomadic. They are very adept at living in a harsh environment with little food or water.


What Are Their Beliefs?

Most adhere to traditional beliefs, especially in Angola. There is a Christian presence among them, but it is mostly Roman Catholic in Angola. In Namibia and Zambia, there is a more powerful Evangelical presence.


What Are Their Needs?

Nomadic tribes face several challenges. Their small numbers mean they are politically marginalized. Their lifestyle makes it difficult for them to have adequate medical care or schooling.


Prayer Items

Pray for a powerful gospel witness among the Masis in Angola.
Pray for the Holy Spirit to move powerfully in Masi families and churches.
Pray for the Lord to provide abundantly for their physical and spiritual needs.
Pray for them to understand the need to put all their faith in Jesus Christ.


Scripture Prayers for the Masi in Namibia.


References

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Profile Source:   Joshua Project  

People Name General Masi
People Name in Country Masi
Alternate Names
Population this Country 400
Population all Countries 47,000
Total Countries 3
Indigenous No
Progress Scale Progress Gauge
Unreached No
Frontier People Group No
GSEC 1  (per PeopleGroups.org)
Pioneer Workers Needed
PeopleID3 13569
ROP3 Code 106380
Country Namibia
Region Africa, East and Southern
Continent Africa
10/40 Window No
National Bible Society Website
Persecution Rank Not ranked
Location in Country Kavango East and Zambezi regions; scattered nomadic groups.   Source: 
Country Namibia
Region Africa, East and Southern
Continent Africa
10/40 Window No
National Bible Society Website
Persecution Rank Not ranked
Location in Country Kavango East and Zambezi regions; scattered nomadic groups..   Source: 

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Primary Religion: Ethnic Religions
Major Religion Estimated Percent
Buddhism
0.00 %
Christianity
20.00 %
Ethnic Religions
80.00 %
Hinduism
0.00 %
Islam
0.00 %
Non-Religious
0.00 %
Other / Small
0.00 %
Unknown
0.00 %
Primary Language Mashi (Zambia) (400 speakers)
Language Code mho   Ethnologue Listing
Written / Published Yes   ScriptSource Listing
Total Languages 1
Primary Language Mashi (Zambia) (400 speakers)
Language Code mho   Ethnologue Listing
Total Languages 1
People Groups Speaking Mashi (Zambia)
Photo Source Willem Richter 
Profile Source Joshua Project 
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