Sorcery is commonly believed among all Nigerien people groups. Nigeriens state that sorcerers live in every village and neighborhood and people daily seek sorcerers to call upon evil spirits to attack their enemies or seek protection. For example, it is frequently reported that when one...
In traditional Wodaabe culture, when a woman has her first child, she returns to live with her parents for three months prior to giving birth and remains there until the child’s third birthday. During that time, the woman is not allowed to leave her...
The Zarma people of Niger have a mixed faith of Islam and animism and spirit worship. The witch doctor is seen as a vital component to peace and health. Pray that this stronghold would be broken and that God’s Spirit would open their eyes to...
Often, when the Zarma become Christians, they hide their faith and practice it only in secret for fear of persecution, shame, or losing their prestige. Pray that Zarma believers would not be ashamed of the Gospel of Jesus Christ, but would boldly proclaim the Gospel...
Songhai women do not tell others when they are pregnant because of a superstition that has been passed down for generations. Songhai women believe that if they speak of their pregnancy, demons will attack them, make them weak, or kill their unborn children. Pray that...
Psalm 23:1-3 “The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside still waters. He restores my soul.” Pray for the Fulani people who are astounded when they hear Psalm 23. These nomadic shepherds fully understand the special calling of...
Although the Tuareg people are Muslim in name, they continue to believe in the presence of various spirits and gods. It is common for Tuareg men to wear protective amulets containing verses from the Qur’an. Most Tuaregs in Niger adhere to the outward practices of...
Among the Zarma people, there is one ceremony commonly known as “Follay Fori.” This is a possession ceremony where they dance, practice divination, and make sacrifices. Pray that the Zarma people would know the Lord Jesus Christ and that the Follay would no longer exist. ...
The Songhai tradition is interspersed with sorcery and mystic beliefs. The Songhai have 4 annual festivals in which they worship, celebrate, or make sacrifices to specific spirits in order to gain various forms of favor or protection. Pray that the Songhai people would stop placing...
Polygamy is a normal practice among the Songhai people. The ability to have more wives is a symbol of power, success, wealth, and prestige among the Songhai people. Wives typically have a lot of responsibility and men do not help their wives with any household...