The Fulani peoples are related to the Hausa, and together they make up the largest people group in sub-Saharan Africa. The Fulani peoples have been nomadic pastoralists for centuries, and their ancestors lead several great West African empires.
There are Fulani people living in most West African countries, including Cote d 'Ivoire. The Fulani peoples live as far east as Sudan.
About a fourth of them are nomadic pastoralists. Even those who are settled often make their living through their livestock. As often happens, pastoral people like the Fulani are in conflict with farmers who compete for the same land. Some Fulani have migrated to larger cities like Abidjan when situations make herding cattle impossible. Though some are traders or common laborers, they consider it a disgrace to not own livestock.
Though the Fulani people in Cote d 'Ivoire hold to traditional animistic beliefs, they identify with being Muslims. Their identity in Islam keeps them from accepting that they need Jesus to save them from sin. Secondly, their identity as being cattle herders gives many of them a pride that is hard to overcome. Pride-filled people cannot approach God as a child.
The Sahel Desert is creeping south, leaving less vegetation for cattle and other livestock. Whether they like it or not, the Fulani will have to adjust to making their living without livestock. Someone can help them dig wells to get adequate water, or learn valuable skills that will help them flourish in the 21st century.
* Scripture Prayers for the Fulani in Côte d'Ivoire.
There are very few believers among the Fulani. They are not accepted by others within their communities. Pray for them to have the love and grace to deal with being treated unfairly. Pray that they will honor Christ with their words and deeds.
Profile Source: Global Prayer Digest |
Link Up Africa |
People Name General | Fulbe, Fulani |
People Name in Country | Fulani |
Pronunciation | foo-LAH-nee |
Population this Country | 525,000 |
Population all Countries | 5,208,000 |
Total Countries | 8 |
Indigenous | No |
Progress Scale | 1 ● |
Unreached | Yes |
Frontier People Group | Yes |
Pioneer Workers Needed | 11 |
Alternate Names | Adamawa; Bagirmi Fulani; Falata; Fellata; Fula; Fulba Kita; Fulfulde-Fulani; Gewe; Gueve; Igboro Fulani; Kano-Katsina; Puel; Sudanese Fula; Toroobe; Voila |
People ID | 11774 |
ROP3 Code | 103079 |
Country | Côte d'Ivoire | ||
Region | Africa, West and Central | ||
Continent | Africa | ||
10/40 Window | No | ||
Persecution Rank | Not ranked |
Country | Côte d'Ivoire |
Region | Africa, West and Central |
Continent | Africa |
10/40 Window | No |
Persecution Rank | Not ranked |
Primary Language | Fulfulde, Central-Eastern Niger (525,000 speakers) |
Language Code | fuq Ethnologue Listing |
Language Written | Yes ScriptSource Listing |
Total Languages | 1 |
Primary Language | Fulfulde, Central-Eastern Niger (525,000 speakers) |
Language Code | fuq Ethnologue Listing |
Total Languages | 1 |
People Groups | Speaking Fulfulde, Central-Eastern Niger |
Primary Language: Fulfulde, Central-Eastern Niger
Bible Translation ▲ | Status (Years) |
---|---|
Bible-Portions | Yes (2006) |
Bible-New Testament | Yes (2015) |
Bible-Complete | No |
Bible-NT Audio | Online |
Bible-NT Text | 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 |
---|---|
Audio Recordings | Audio Bible teaching (GRN) |
Audio Recordings | Online New Testament (FCBH) |
General | Got Questions Ministry |
Mobile App | Download Audio Bible app as APK File from FCBH |
Text / Printed Matter | Bible: Fulfulde New Testament |
Text / Printed Matter | Online Bible text (Scripture Earth) |
Primary Religion: | Islam |
Major Religion ▲ | Percent |
---|---|
Buddhism |
0.00 %
|
Christianity (Evangelical 0.00 %) |
0.00 %
|
Ethnic Religions |
0.00 %
|
Hinduism |
0.00 %
|
Islam |
100.00 %
|
Non-Religious |
0.00 %
|
Other / Small |
0.00 %
|
Unknown |
0.00 %
|
Christian Segments ▲ | Percent |
---|---|
Anglican |
Unknown
|
Independent |
Unknown
|
Orthodox |
Unknown
|
Other Christian |
Unknown
|
Protestant |
Unknown
|
Roman Catholic |
Unknown
|
Photo Source | Anonymous |
Map Source | People Group location: Joshua Project. Other map data / geography: GMI. Map design: Joshua Project |
Profile Source | Global Prayer Digest |
Data Sources | Data is compiled from various sources. Read more |