Afade of Nigeria

Afade of Nigeria The Afade people are part of a broader grouping sometimes called "Kirdi". At one time, all these groups were completely pagan. Today, they are predominantly Muslim, with a strong pagan influence, and wear traditional Islamic dress. They have historically fallen under several legendary empires: the Tuaregs, Fulani Caliphate and Kanuri. Many speak both Kanuri and Hausa, and many have been absorbed into mainstream northern Nigeria. The ethnicity and language may be at risk of extinction. Ministry Obstacles The Afade people need to understand that God desires a relationship with men and women, and is slow to anger and quick to forgive. Outreach Ideas Gospel recordings are available in the Afade language. Workers are needed to carry the recordings to the people. Pray for the followers of Christ Pray the handful of Christian believers among the Afade will be unified around the truth of scripture. Pray they will clearly understand the basis of their relationship with Christ, which is by faith in Christ and his work of dying for our sin. Pray for the entire people group Pray the Afade people will soon have the Gospel of Christ accurately explained to them in their mother tongue, and coming to them from someone they will accept. Pray that the Lord is even now preparing their hearts to understand and believe. Scripture Focus "All the nations will be gathered before Him; and He will separate them from one another, as the shepherd separates the sheep from the goats." Matthew 25:32		People Name: Afade Country: Nigeria 10/40 Window: Yes Population: 37,000 World Population: 44,000 Language: Afade Primary Religion: Islam Bible: None Online Audio NT: No Jesus Film: No Audio Recordings: Yes Christ Followers: Few, less than 2% Status: Unreached Progress Level: 1.2