Fulanis are among the largest people group in West Africa, but there are few in Canada. They no longer have the dominant cultural position they enjoyed in places like Nigeria. In the 2020s, it seems that a high percentage of African immigrants to Canada are from Nigeria. Borgu Fulfulde people are among them. Though they live in various parts of Canada, these Fulbe people are most likely to be found in Calgary and Toronto, two cities with good job markets.
In deciding which immigrants to admit from developing countries, Canada has favored those with a good education and professional skills. Many of the Fulbe people coming to Canada have advanced college degrees and they are fluent in English. Such people have often excelled economically. They start businesses, work in the IT sector, in law or medicine. Some have excelled as athletes, artists or musicians. Others who aren’t fluent in English face a language barriers; they are usually under-employed.
Though they usually live a more prosperous life than they did in West Africa, Borgu Fulfulde must adjust to many changes in Canada. Personal relationships are different. Many of them must adjust to having a spouse in a different continent and living with a different set of social expectations. Africans assume that the group rises or falls together, but in the West, they must adjust to an individualistic culture.
The Borgu Fulfulde are overwhelmingly Muslim. Islam is central to their identity as a people, and they do not welcome spiritual challenges. Those who live in urban parts of Africa or abroad (like Canada) are more likely to follow orthodox Islam than their counterparts in rural Africa.
The Borgu Fulfulde fear being alone or disliked. They often talk with friends to overcome the feeling of solitude. However, this need for company is concealed in public, as the Fulani tend to hide their feelings. They express such things as love and the need for others through music. Christ followers, especially those with a fondness for Africa-centric music, can reach them for the Christ who offers fellowship with God the Father.
There are some Fulfulde people who follow Christ in Canada. Pray that they will shine his light in such a way that other West Africans will be attracted to him.
Pray for Borgu Fulfulde leaders in Canada to have dreams and visions of the risen and victorious Christ that will lead them to follow him and no other.
Pray for a people movement to Christ among the Borgu Fulfulde in Canada.
Scripture Prayers for the Fulfulde, Borgu in Canada.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/african-calgary-immigrants-community-alberta-1.6654125
https://generation1.ca/2023/07/13/nigerians-in-canada-tracing-our-roots-together/
https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=1033219934395340
https://www.savvynewcanadians.com/best-place-to-live-in-canada-for-nigerian-immigrants/
Profile Source: Joshua Project |
People Name General | Fulfulde, Borgu |
People Name in Country | Fulfulde, Borgu |
Natural Name | Borgu Fulfulde |
Pronunciation |
BORE-goo FOOL-FOOL-day
|
Alternate Names | Benin-Togo Fulani; Fula; Fulani; Fulfulde Benin-Togo; Peulh |
Population this Country | 700 |
Population all Countries | 864,000 |
Total Countries | 3 |
Indigenous | No |
Progress Scale | 1 ● |
Unreached | Yes |
Frontier People Group | No |
Pioneer Workers Needed | 1 |
People ID | 11775 |
ROP3 Code | 103080 |
ROP25 Code | 302450 |
ROP25 Name | Fulani (Fula, Fulbe) |
Country | Canada | ||
Region | America, North and Caribbean | ||
Continent | North America | ||
10/40 Window | No | ||
National Bible Society | Website | ||
Persecution Rank | Not ranked |
Country | Canada |
Region | America, North and Caribbean |
Continent | North America |
10/40 Window | No |
National Bible Society | Website |
Persecution Rank | Not ranked |
Primary Religion: | Islam |
Major Religion ▲ | Percent |
---|---|
Buddhism |
Unknown
|
Christianity (Evangelical 0.30 %) |
1.40 %
|
Ethnic Religions |
Unknown
|
Hinduism |
Unknown
|
Islam |
98.60 %
|
Non-Religious |
Unknown
|
Other / Small |
Unknown
|
Unknown |
Unknown
|
Primary Language | Fulfulde, Borgu (700 speakers) |
Language Code | fue Ethnologue Listing |
Language Written | Yes ScriptSource Listing |
Total Languages | 1 |
Primary Language | Fulfulde, Borgu (700 speakers) |
Language Code | fue Ethnologue Listing |
Total Languages | 1 |
People Groups | Speaking Fulfulde, Borgu |
Primary Language: Fulfulde, Borgu
Bible Translation ▲ | Status (Years) |
---|---|
Bible-Portions | Yes |
Bible-New Testament | Yes (2010-2017) |
Bible-Complete | No |
FCBH NT (www.bible.is) | Online |
YouVersion NT (www.bible.com) | Online |
Possible Print Bibles | |
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Amazon | |
World Bibles | |
Forum Bible Agencies | |
National Bible Societies | |
World Bible Finder | |
Virtual Storehouse |
Resource Type ▲ | Resource Name | Source |
---|---|---|
Audio Recordings | Audio Bible teaching | Global Recordings Network |
Audio Recordings | DAVAR Partners recording, New Testament | DAVAR Partners International |
Audio Recordings | Oral Bible stories | Story Runners |
Film / Video | Jesus Film: view in Fulfulde, Borgu | Jesus Film Project |
General | Faith Comes By Hearing - Bible in text or audio or video | Faith Comes by Hearing |
General | Faith Comes By Hearing - Bible in text or audio or video | Faith Comes by Hearing |
General | Scripture Earth Gospel resources links | Scripture Earth |
General | YouVersion Bible versions in text and/or audio | YouVersion Bibles |
Mobile App | Android Bible app: Fulfulde, Borgu | YouVersion Bibles |
Mobile App | iOS Bible app: Fulfulde, Borgu | YouVersion Bibles |
Text / Printed Matter | Download scripture in this language | eBible.org |
Text / Printed Matter | Jesus Messiah comic book | General / Other |
Text / Printed Matter | Literacy primer for Fulfulde, Borgu | Literacy & Evangelism International |
Photo Source | Jason Harral |
Map Source | People Group location: Canada 2021 Census. Map geography: ESRI / GMI. Map design: Joshua Project. |
Profile Source | Joshua Project |
Data Sources | Data is compiled from various sources. Learn more. |