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...
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,...
“Toubarkalla” is a word 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...
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...
Many Zarma Songhai people fear thunderstorms and lightning. They believe that an evil spirit named Dongo will fall upon those who have done evil and repay them with the evil they have committed. They believe that Dongo has responded to their transgressions in the past...
Although the Fulani people proclaim to be Muslim, they have preserved numerous animistic practices. They typically adhere to the Muslim rituals of daily prayer, annual fasting, giving alms, and pilgrimages, but they also place a great emphasis on seeking protection from the spirit world. The...
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...
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. ...