12 Sep a fear of rainbows

Many Zarma fear rainbows.  Some believe that rainbows are serpents that hide in wells and bodies of water that emerge in the rainy season to kill or torment anyone or anything they see from above.  Others believe that rainbows are spirits who curse the people...

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05 Sep protection from dark forces

There is a superstition amongst the Zarma that if someone touches a child’s head, they are cursing the child or placing an evil spirit upon them.  Zarma people believe that others frequently seek harm for their neighbors and practice rituals and wear fetishes to protect...

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03 Sep Fools

  There are numerous people living on the streets of Niamey who are referred to as “fools” among the Nigerien population.  Some people battle mental health issues, others have complications resulting from drug use, others are believed to be possessed by spirits, yet they are rejected...

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31 Aug intermediaries between gods and men

The Zarma people have deep-rooted beliefs in a variety of gods and idols.  There are people among the Zarma who are considered intermediaries between the gods and men.  They establish and maintain contracts between the deities and Zarma people.  For example, a “Sorko” will communicate...

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27 Aug generational curses

Pray for the Hausa people who are very proud of their Muslim heritage, but have passed on animistic beliefs, and demonic curses to their descendants throughout the generations.  Pray that the Hausa people would no longer be slaves to the demonic strongholds that have held...

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24 Aug interdependence

Zarma culture is usually very interdependent on those living in close proximity. There is a heavy sense of unity and a duty to help take care of each other during times of trouble. Pray that the risk of being rejected would not stand in the...

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13 Aug scattered throughout the land

Pray for the Tuaregs of Niger as they are scattered throughout the land. Through difficult access, our God knows their place in the desert. Pray that the workers among this nomadic people group will have wisdom in accessing and building relationships among the Tuareg people.     Priez pour...

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06 Aug a lonely walk

Pray for believers in all people groups in Niger. For the majority, their Christian walk is a lonely one, lacking true fellowship and support. There is great need for camaraderie within the same culture who are enduring the same hardships. Pray for the relationships to...

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06 Jul powerful

The Zarma people have been known throughout Niger as holding key positions of power until recently. This resulted from the fact that they were the first people group to embrace modern education and join the army; over the years, they have craftily kept these advantages. ...

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