According to joshuaproject.net, there are more than 1 million Sokoto Fulani people living in Niger. The Sokoto are 99.9% Muslim. The Sokoto Fulani people are spread across much of West Africa. Pray that Christians would rise up to bring the Gospel to the Sokoto Fulani people...
Throughout Niger, many Wodaabe people are accepting Christ and are being baptized. Historically, the Wodaabe have worn belts, amulets, and other mystic symbols for protection. Wodaabe Christians, however, are abandoning these practices and placing their trust in Christ alone. Others have been drawn to Christ...
It is often difficult to share Christ among the Zarma people. Many Zarma people believe that Christianity is only a religion for white people and have therefore closed themselves off from even listening to stories from the Bible. Pray for a breakthrough among the Zarma...
The Worso is an annual Fulani celebration to celebrate new marriages and new births over the past year. During this festival, young girls as young as 5 years old are often reserved for future marriages that will take place in early teenage years. Pray that...
Sorcery and witchcraft are prevalent and acceptable among the Hausa people. Many Hausa people visit witch doctors to curse others, obtain wealth, and seek healing. Often even after Hausa people accept Christ, they do not abandon practices of spirit worship and sorcery. Pray that Hausa...
In Wodaabe culture, the daily interaction between men and women is characterized by avoidance, for example, men and women do not eat together. Many women fear physical violence from their husbands who have the right to discipline them. Even the woman’s parents can not interfere...
The Wodaabe people believe in a specific spirit named “Fakande” that can offer protection for your head. Wodaabe men will take the head of a sheep, and will eat part of it and place part of it upon their heads. They believe that this dark...
Each Nigerien people group worships one particular genie or demon. Each people group practices rituals, festivals, or sacrifices to appease and honor their specific demon. Many live in fear of the repercussions of not submitting to the rituals that have been practiced for generations. Pray...
The Songhai people are extremely nostalgic about their prestigious past. The Songhai trace their origin to the eighth-century kingdom of Za. They proudly view their past empire as glorious and consider their upbringing to be elevated beyond their peers. Although Islam was embraced as early...
Tuareg men begin wearing veils to cover their faces around the age of 18 to signify that they are now eligible for marriage. Not only is it symbolic of the male identity, but it is often considered a form of protection against evil spirits. Pray that...