Kurama, Bagwama in Nigeria
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The Akurmi settled in Kaduna State, located in northern Nigeria more than 600 years ago. They are amiable and friendly people who are primarily subsistence farmers. Some also work as tailors, carpenters and traders.
Can you imagine what it would be like to try to live the Christian life without having a Bible? It would be like trying to live without food. Yet, because Akurmi believers do not have God's Word in their heart language, that's what they must do every single day.
Although a small fraction of the Akurmi people practices another major world religion, and an even smaller percentage holds on to traditional rituals, at least 80 percent of the Akurmi are Christians. Many have let go of traditional religious practices and are seriously embracing their Christian faith, but they have no Bible.
The Akurmi people long to have the Scriptures in their mother tongue so that they can increase in their understanding of God's Word and grow in Christian maturity. They also want to be able to share the Good News with unbelievers in a form that will reach their hearts and minds.
Scripture Prayers for the Kurama, Bagwama in Nigeria.
| Profile Source: Anonymous |
| Other PDF Profile |
| People Name General | Kurama |
| People Name in Country | Kurama, Bagwama |
| Alternate Names | Akurumi; Bagwama |
| Population this Country | 77,000 |
| Population all Countries | 77,000 |
| Total Countries | 1 |
| Indigenous | Yes |
| Progress Scale | 4 ● |
| Unreached | No |
| Frontier People Group | No |
| GSEC | 4 (per PeopleGroups.org) |
| Pioneer Workers Needed | |
| People ID | 12871 |
| ROP3 Code | 105444 |
| 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 | Kaduna state: Saminaka and Ikara LGAs; Kano state: Tudun Waya LGA. 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 | Kaduna state: Saminaka and Ikara LGAs; Kano state: Tudun Waya LGA.. Source: Ethnologue 2016 |
| Primary Religion: | Christianity |
| Major Religion ▲ | Percent |
|---|---|
| Buddhism |
0.00 %
|
| Christianity (Evangelical 4.00 %) |
88.00 %
|
| Ethnic Religions |
6.00 %
|
| Hinduism |
0.00 %
|
| Islam |
6.00 %
|
| Non-Religious |
0.00 %
|
| Other / Small |
0.00 %
|
| Unknown |
0.00 %
|
| Primary Language | Kurama (77,000 speakers) |
| Language Code | krh Ethnologue Listing |
| Language Written | Unknown |
| Total Languages | 1 |
| Primary Language | Kurama (77,000 speakers) |
| Language Code | krh Ethnologue Listing |
| Total Languages | 1 |
| People Groups | Speaking Kurama |
Primary Language: Kurama
Bible Translation Status: Translation Started
| Resource Type ▲ | Resource Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Recordings | Audio Bible teaching | Global Recordings Network |
| Photo Source | Anonymous |
| Map Source | Anonymous |
| Profile Source | Anonymous |
| Data Sources | Data is compiled from various sources. Learn more. |
