Kona Jukun in Nigeria

The Kona Jukun have only been reported in Nigeria
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Introduction / History

The Jukun-Kona address themselves as Jiba and speak the Jiba dialect. They trace their origin to the Middle East, precisely Yemen. From Yemen, they migrated to Egypt and then to the Chad Basin where they settled at Ngazargamu (Bornu State of Nigeria) with the Kanuri people. Tussle for dynastic succession led to their disintegration with the Kanuri. This gave rise to further migrations that brought them to a place by the Benue River called Kindong whence to Kuro, Abani Noku, Nakanizang, Funi shari (Garu), Kannei and finally Kona Garu, Jalingo Local Government Area of Taraba State.


Where Are they Located?

They are located in Taraba State, northeastern part of Nigeria, West Africa.


What Are Their Lives Like?

They are a friendly people whose language, social, cultural, political and religious beliefs have not been adulterated to a considerable extent.


What Are Their Beliefs?

They believe that a man's spirit lives on after his death. They also believe in social justice, equity and freedom to all irrespective of gender, age or religion.


Prayer Points

Pray for a forward progression for the group. Pray they will reject their past history of maltreating and killing early missionaries.


Scripture Prayers for the Jukun, Kona in Nigeria.


References

1.Baya Dame, 2016. THE JUKUN-KONA: Historical and Anthropological Perspective.
2. C.K Meek, 1931. Sudanese Kingdom. Ethnographic Study of Northern Nigeria.
3. Sabine Dinslage & Anne Storch, 2000. Magic and Gender.

Notes: This unique people have been marginalized, grossly misrepresented and maligned by the Fulani. They therefore seek to regain their lost glory through prayers from well-meaning individuals and group.


Profile Source:   Baya Dame  

People Name General Jukun, Kona
People Name in Country Jukun, Kona
Natural Name Kona Jukun
Alternate Names Jukun Kona
Population this Country 6,000
Population all Countries 6,000
Total Countries 1
Indigenous Yes
Progress Scale 4
Unreached No
Frontier People Group No
Pioneer Workers Needed
People ID 12770
ROP3 Code 105161
ROP25 Code 304162
ROP25 Name Kona Jukun
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: Lamurde LGA; Taraba state: Karim Lamido LGA; villages northwest of Kalingo.   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: Lamurde LGA; Taraba state: Karim Lamido LGA; villages northwest of Kalingo..   Source:  Ethnologue 2016

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Primary Religion: Ethnic Religions
Major Religion Percent
Buddhism
0.00 %
Christianity  (Evangelical 4.00 %)
30.00 %
Ethnic Religions
70.00 %
Hinduism
0.00 %
Islam
0.00 %
Non-Religious
0.00 %
Other / Small
0.00 %
Unknown
0.00 %
Primary Language Jiba (6,000 speakers)
Language Code juo   Ethnologue Listing
Language Written Yes   ScriptSource Listing
Total Languages 1
Primary Language Jiba (6,000 speakers)
Language Code juo   Ethnologue Listing
Total Languages 1
People Groups Speaking Jiba

Primary Language:  Jiba

Bible Translation Status  (Years)
Bible-Portions Yes  (1926-1950)
Bible-New Testament No
Bible-Complete No
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Profile Source Baya Dame 
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