The Boko people are an ethnic group native to the Diffa region of southeastern Nigeria and Benin. They are also known as Bokonya.
Most are pastoralists and farmers; peanuts, sorghum and millet are their primary crops.
The Boko people have their own art forms which involve music, dance, storytelling, and art.
The Boko people adhere to their traditional religion. They must appease spirits, some of which they believe are associate with their ancestors. There is also a small Christian minority among them, including Evangelicals.
They face serious challenges. They lack adequate schools and hospitals. Most of them are poor, and some have let their homeland in a desperate attempt to make a living. Their migration as affected the social structure. There are efforts to improve these situations.
Pray for the few Bible believers among the Boko to take Christ to their animistic neighbors and families.
Pray for a spiritual hunger that will drive them into the loving arms of Jesus Christ.
Pray for the Boko people to be part of a spiritual revival that sweeps Nigeria into the Kingdom of God.
Pray for miracles that will show the power and goodness of Christ.
Scripture Prayers for the Boko, Bokonya in Nigeria.
Profile Source: Joshua Project |
People Name General | Boko, Bokonya |
People Name in Country | Boko, Bokonya |
Natural Name | Boko |
Alternate Names | Bokonya; Boo; Busa; Busa-Boko; Iboko |
Population this Country | 67,000 |
Population all Countries | 208,000 |
Total Countries | 2 |
Indigenous | Yes |
Progress Scale | 1 ● |
Unreached | Yes |
Frontier People Group | No |
GSEC | 1 (per PeopleGroups.org) |
Pioneer Workers Needed | 1 |
People ID | 10907 |
ROP3 Code | 101551 |
Country | Nigeria | ||
Region | Africa, West and Central | ||
Continent | Africa | ||
10/40 Window | Yes | ||
National Bible Society | Website | ||
Persecution Rank | 6 (Open Doors top 50 rank, 1 = highest persecution ranking) | ||
Location in Country | Niger state: Borgu LGA; Kebbi state: Bagudo LGA, Senji north to Kenugbe, Kaoje, and Demmo, 35 villages; possibly some in Kwara state. Source: Ethnologue 2016 |
Country | Nigeria |
Region | Africa, West and Central |
Continent | Africa |
10/40 Window | Yes |
National Bible Society | Website |
Persecution Rank | 6 (Open Doors top 50 rank, 1 = highest persecution ranking) |
Location in Country | Niger state: Borgu LGA; Kebbi state: Bagudo LGA, Senji north to Kenugbe, Kaoje, and Demmo, 35 villages; possibly some in Kwara state.. Source: Ethnologue 2016 |
Primary Religion: | Islam |
Major Religion ▲ | Percent |
---|---|
Buddhism |
0.00 %
|
Christianity (Evangelical 2.00 %) |
3.00 %
|
Ethnic Religions |
2.00 %
|
Hinduism |
0.00 %
|
Islam |
95.00 %
|
Non-Religious |
0.00 %
|
Other / Small |
0.00 %
|
Unknown |
0.00 %
|
Primary Language | Boko | |||
Language Code | bqc Ethnologue Listing | |||
Language Written | Yes ScriptSource Listing | |||
Total Languages | 3 | |||
Secondary Languages |
|
Primary Language | Boko |
Language Code | bqc Ethnologue Listing |
Total Languages | 3 |
Secondary Languages | |
Bisa | |
Hausa | |
People Groups | Speaking Boko |
Primary Language: Boko
Bible Translation ▲ | Status (Years) |
---|---|
Bible-Portions | Yes |
Bible-New Testament | Yes (1984) |
Bible-Complete | Yes (1992-2010) |
Bible-NT Audio | 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 |
Film / Video | LUMO film of Gospels | Bible Media Group/LUMO |
General | Faith Comes By Hearing - Bible in text, audio, video | Faith Comes by Hearing |
General | Faith Comes By Hearing - Bible in text, audio, video | Faith Comes by Hearing |
General | Faith Comes By Hearing - Bible in text, audio, video | Faith Comes by Hearing |
General | Gospel resources links | Scripture Earth |
General | YouVersion Bible versions in text and/or audio | YouVersion Bibles |
Mobile App | Android Bible app: Boko | YouVersion Bibles |
Mobile App | Download audio Bible app as APK file | Faith Comes by Hearing |
Mobile App | Download audio Bible app as APK file | Faith Comes by Hearing |
Mobile App | Download audio Bible app from Google Play Store | Faith Comes by Hearing |
Mobile App | iOS Bible app: Boko | YouVersion Bibles |
Text / Printed Matter | Download scripture in this language | eBible.org |
Text / Printed Matter | Jesus Messiah comic book | General / Other |
Map Source | People Group location: IMB. Map geography: ESRI / GMI. Map design: Joshua Project. |
Profile Source | Joshua Project |
Data Sources | Data is compiled from various sources. Learn more. |