Kuteb in Nigeria


Population
Main Language
Largest Religion
Christian
Evangelical
Progress
Progress Gauge

Introduction / History

The Kuteb people originated in Egypt. They migrated to their present location in Cameroon and Nigeria 1,000 years ago.


What Are Their Lives Like?

The Kuteb have been engaged in violent conflicts with neighboring tribes in the 21st century. They have fought with the Tiv, the Jukun and the Chamba.


What Are Their Beliefs?

The Kuteb people have family idols, but they also worship a supreme being whom they believe brings them rain. Today most are Christian, especially those in Nigeria. Traditional religion has a stronger hold on those who live in Cameroon.


What Are Their Needs?

The Kuteb people need peace in their communities.


Prayer Points

Pray for the Kuteb people to seek and find the Prince of Peace. May they be willing to live at peace with their neighbors.
Pray for Kuteb disciples to make more disciples.
Pray for the Lord to bless them in every way, leading them to give him thanks and devotion.
Pray for Kuteb Christian believers to walk like Jesus walked.


Scripture Prayers for the Kuteb in Nigeria.


References

https://www.facebook.com/africanhistoryarchive/posts/interesting-facts-about-kuteb-people-of-taraba-statekuteb-is-a-tribe-of-about-90/3225102154389090/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kuteb_people


Profile Source:   Joshua Project  

People Name General Kuteb
People Name in Country Kuteb
Alternate Names Mbarike; Zumper
Population this Country 86,000
Population all Countries 90,000
Total Countries 2
Indigenous Yes
Progress Scale 5
Unreached No
Frontier People Group No
GSEC 6  (per PeopleGroups.org)
Pioneer Workers Needed
People ID 12889
ROP3 Code 105490
ROP25 Code 304449
ROP25 Name Kuteb
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 Taraba state: Takum 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 Taraba state: Takum LGA..   Source:  Ethnologue 2016

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Primary Religion: Christianity
Major Religion Percent
Buddhism
0.00 %
Christianity  (Evangelical 14.00 %)
93.00 %
Ethnic Religions
7.00 %
Hinduism
0.00 %
Islam
0.00 %
Non-Religious
0.00 %
Other / Small
0.00 %
Unknown
0.00 %
Primary Language Kutep
Language Code kub   Ethnologue Listing
Primary Dialect Kuteb
Dialect Code 1757   Global Recordings Listing
Language Written Yes   ScriptSource Listing
Total Languages 1
Primary Language Kutep
Language Code kub   Ethnologue Listing
Primary Dialect Kuteb
Dialect Code 1757   Global Recordings Listing
Total Languages 1
People Groups Speaking Kutep
Profile Source Joshua Project 
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