The Fulani of Niger
The Fulani are a culturally diverse and widely dispersed group across the continent West to East in a band just South of the Sahara desert.
Please pray the Fulani would hear and embrace God’s desire for them: “That you may know and believe Me, and understand that I am He. Before Me there was no God formed, nor shall there be after Me. I, even I, am the LORD and besides Me there is no Savior.” Isaiah 43:10-11.
Population: 20 million
Location and Background: The Fulani are widely dispersed with large populations in Nigeria, Guinea, and Senegal. They are also found in Gambia, Cameroon, Niger, Burkina Faso, Mali, and as far East as Sudan.
They are thought to be an ancient people of West African and North African descent.
Culture: Despite the diversity of culture among the Fulani, they all adhere to a code of conduct called ‘pulaaku’. These moral values can be summarized in four qualities: patience (acceptance of Fate, self-control, discipline), wisdom (intelligence, common sense, prudence, shrewdness), modesty (respect for others, personal responsibility, hospitality) and courage (strength, handwork).
Cattle are highly prized among the Fulani. The decreasing availability of land and drought leads to conflict with their farming neighbors.
The Fulani can be grouped into three types:
- The Nomadic/Pastoralist Mbororo
- The Semi-nomadic
- The settled “Town” Fulani
Religion: Islam. The Fulani were the first group in West Africa to convert to Islam. Fulani clerics are held in high esteem.
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Standing Firm, Sharing Hope
Fulani of West Africa: The Fulani are one of Africa’s largest unreached people groups, with more than 20 million people living across the continent in a broad band stretching south of the Sahara Desert. While many Fulani communities have little or no access to the Gospel, God is faithfully building His Church. Praise God for a small Fulani sub-group in Chad who have constructed their own simple shelter where they meet for church each Sunday. These 4-5 men and their wives, who have believed over many years, are nomads who settled down and have persevered despite attempts to draw them away from the gospel. Pray for one of the men who has had some Bible training and seeks to guide them. Ask that the Lord would protect them and give them courage to speak of Jesus to their neighbors. Pray that many more Fulani men, women, and children will come to know Christ.
Settled Nomads
Fulani of West Africa: There is a small Fulani sub-group in Chad who have constructed their own small shelter where they meet for church each Sunday. These 4-5 men, and their wives, who have believed over many years are nomads who settled down and have persevered despite many attempts to draw them away from the gospel. Pray for the Fulata man who has some bible training, as he guides these families. Pray they would reach out to their neighbors.
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