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...
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...
“Bori” is a religious practice of spirit possession, trance, and incantations among the Hausa people. The Hausa people believe that the majority of human problems are the handiwork of evil spirits who inflict their wrath upon them to express their displeasure. Muslims and even some...
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...
The Songhai-Zarma people believe in Dongo, the god of thunder and lightning. Many will swear by the name of Dongo, but believe that if they lie while swearing by his name, they will suffer his anger. Pray that the Zarma Songhai people would know the...
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...
In Hausa culture, they believe that if you don’t cut an infant’s hair within the first week of its life, it will be sickly and weak. Mothers will cut their child’s hair prior to their “bapteme” (baby naming ceremony where a lamb is sacrificed 8...
Praise God that many Fulani people are coming to know Christ throughout Niger as well as various other countries in Africa. Praise God for several Nigeriens who have helped train and equip Fulani men from Chad, Cameroon, and Central African Republic. Praise God for the...