In Hausa culture, mothers believe that when a new baby is born, they must never leave the baby alone in the room for fear that evil spirits will transform the child. They believe that if the child is left unattended, an evil spirit will rob...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
According to joshuaproject.net, there are more than 1 million Sokoto Fulani people living in Niger. The Sokoto are 99.9% Muslim. The Sokoto Fulani people are spread across much of West Africa. Pray that Christians would rise up to bring the Gospel to the Sokoto Fulani people...
Paul was a great enemy of believers before he met Jesus, but when he met Christ on the road to Damascus, the authority of the voice of God changed him. God’s Word and God’s voice has authority and power. Pray that the Zarma people in...
Pray for a conference for Fulani Christians that will be taking place over the next few days in Niger. Praise God that many Fulani people are hearing the Good News of Jesus Christ and are being saved. This year, they are expecting 800 Fulani people...