According to joshuaproject.net, currently, there are 4,073,000 Zarma people living in Niger, and it is considered the second largest people group in Niger. The Zarma people are 99.8% Muslim and only 0.10% are evangelical Christians. Please pray that the Zarma people would hear the gospel...
Pray for the Lord to move in great and mighty ways in the capital city of Niamey. Pray that the Nigerien Christians and missionary community would be united in their efforts to “make disciples of all nations,” working together to reach all of the countries,...
Praise God for a Conference for Fulani Christians that is taking place in Niger this week. Pray that as these believers gather, they would be encouraged by the testimonies of other Fulani Christians who are scattered throughout the country. Pray that the participants would be...
Pray for Christian students at the University in the capital city of Niamey. Only 1% of the students are professing Christians – the other 99% are Muslim. Pray for the Christian students to be bold in their faith and to share the Gospel faithfully. Pray...
“Toubarkalla” is a phrase heard frequently throughout Niger, particularly among the Hausa people. When someone compliments your child, or even makes a true statement about yourself or another person, they must say, “Toubarkalla,” or it will be assumed that the statement was made with evil...
“Yaake” is a ritual dance performed among the Wodaabe people. During this dance, Wodaabe men open their eyes wide and smile a wide smile in order to display their coveted white eyes and white teeth. The men speak incantations and tremble violently and seek spirit...
During the Gerewol festival, The men dance in a long row, while rolling their eyes and showing their teeth. The women judge the men by their beauty and their dancing. The women select their new husbands based on this annual tradition. Pray that the Woddabé people...
“Cure Salée" is a nomadic festival that is recognized on an international scale. This celebration takes place each September with the Nomads of Niger and other neighboring countries. Pray that God would use these annual meetings to send out workers who will announce the good news...
The Zarma people participate in various cults, which involve spirit possession, spirit worship, and magic. Priests possessed by evil spirits lead the cults and are believed to have healing powers. Pray for the light of Jesus Christ to shine in the spiritual darkness of the...
The nomadic Tuareg often live in small, lightweight leather tents or grass huts. Pray that the extremely unreached Tuaregs will come into relationship with Jesus Christ. Pray that the Tuareg people would dwell in the Lord’s tent as it speaks in Psalm 15:1 “O Lord,...