Kanuri, Manga in Nigeria

People Name:	Kanuri, Manga
Country:	Nigeria
10/40 Window:	Yes
Population:	432,000
World Population:	1,212,000
Primary Language:	Kanuri, Manga
Primary Religion:	Islam
Christian Adherents:	0.00 %
Evangelicals:	0.00 %
Scripture:	New Testament
Ministry Resources:	Yes
Jesus Film:	Yes
Audio Recordings:	Yes
People Cluster:	Kanuri-Saharan
Affinity Bloc:	Sub-Saharan Peoples
Progress Level:

Introduction

The Kanuri tribes include the Yerwa Kanuri, the Manga Kanuri and several other sub-tribes. The majority of the Kanuri live in the Borno Province of northeastern Nigeria, where they are the dominant people group.

Ministry Obstacles

The Kanuri have been Muslims since the eleventh century. Though they blend their form of Islam with their ancient beliefs, Islam is their identity. It will be difficult to present Christ to them in such a way that they won't see it as a threat to their identity.

Outreach Ideas

Pray for the Followers of Christ

Pray for the Entire People Group

Ask God to call people who are willing to go to the Kanuri.
Pray that God would use the small number of Kanuri believers to share the gospel with their friends and families.
Ask the Holy Spirit to soften the hearts of the Kanuri towards the gospel.
Ask God to raise up prayer teams who will begin breaking up the soil through intercession.
Ask the Lord to raise up a movement of Manga Kanuri disciples making more disciples.
Throughout Africa, people love music and dance. If the gospel message is presented musically, the Manga Kanuri might find it acceptable. Pray for God to raise up the right people to present the gospel in a culturally acceptable way.