Fali of Jibu in Nigeria


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Introduction / History

The Zhilvu (also spelled Jilvu) people along with the Kəryə, Konzəl, Madzara, Vin, Huli, Ɓwin, and Menta are part of the Fali people in Adamawa State, Nigeria. Although there are several languages spoken amongst these groups, all of the people consider themselves to be Fali people socially and culturally. Most Zhilvu have learned to understand the Madzara and Ɓwin, though their young children still have difficulty understanding them. Unlike other Fali people, the Zhilvu report that they did not originate from Bagira (Ɓwin) or Cameroon. The elders say that they have always lived in the very same hills that they live in today.

The Zhilvu farm in the hills of Adamawa State and follow a more traditional way of life. They are known for building stone embankments on the mountain sides for terrace farming. Major crops include guinea corn, maize, ground nuts, bambara nuts and beans.

While most schooling is conducted in English, sometimes Hausa, the language of wider communication in the area. One teacher says that given the opportunity, he would like to teach in the local language. He says that it would help the children to better understand what they are learning.


What Are Their Beliefs?

They report that they would be eager to have the Bible in their own language because although many speak Hausa, there are still some that do not. Having the Word of God in Zhilvu would mean that all the people in their villages would have access to the Bible. The gospel of Luke has been drafted, checked by consultant and is being prepared for publication.


Prayer Points

Scripture Prayers for the Fali of Jibu in Nigeria.


Profile Source:   Anonymous  

People Name General Fali of Jilbu
People Name in Country Fali of Jibu
Alternate Names Amziriv; Ziliva; Ziziliveken
Population this Country 8,500
Population all Countries 8,800
Total Countries 2
Indigenous Yes
Progress Scale 4
Unreached No
Frontier People Group No
Pioneer Workers Needed
People ID 11182
ROP3 Code 102990
ROP25 Code 302392
ROP25 Name Fali
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 Adamawa state: Mubi North LGA, Jilvu town, near Cameroon border.   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 Adamawa state: Mubi North LGA, Jilvu town, near Cameroon border..   Source:  Ethnologue 2016

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Primary Religion: Christianity
Major Religion Percent
Buddhism
0.00 %
Christianity  (Evangelical 5.00 %)
70.00 %
Ethnic Religions
15.00 %
Hinduism
0.00 %
Islam
15.00 %
Non-Religious
0.00 %
Other / Small
0.00 %
Unknown
0.00 %
Primary Language Zizilivakan (8,500 speakers)
Language Code ziz   Ethnologue Listing
Language Written Unknown
Total Languages 1
Primary Language Zizilivakan (8,500 speakers)
Language Code ziz   Ethnologue Listing
Total Languages 1
People Groups Speaking Zizilivakan

Primary Language:  Zizilivakan

Bible Translation Status:  Translation Needed

Resource Type Resource Name Source
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Profile Source Anonymous 
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