Lopawa, Lupa in Nigeria
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The Lopawa people speak a dialect of the Kanuri language.
The Lopawa are semi-nomadic herders who move their cattle from one grazing land to another. They have great knowledge of their environment, and generations of experience as herders.
Though they are part of the greater Kanuri group, the Lopawa have their own culture and practices.
The Lopawa people are officially Muslim, but they often depend on the spirit world for practical needs. They agree with the basic Muslim doctrines. Most would fast during the month of Ramadan, and the devout among them pray five times daily. Others attend the mosque for prayer on Fridays.
These people need to put their hope and identity in the King of kings and Lord of lords.
Pray for workers to go to the Lopawa people, and for their hearts to be ready to receive their savior.
Pray for families of believers loving and serving others to grow reproducing churches.
Pray for a chain reaction of families reaching families that results in thousands of new believers who share their faith with others.
Pray for grace and truth expanding into their entire society as all believers learn to love others.
Scripture Prayers for the Lopawa, Lupa in Nigeria.
| Profile Source: Joshua Project |
| People Name General | Lopawa |
| People Name in Country | Lopawa, Lupa |
| Alternate Names | Lopa; Lupa |
| Population this Country | 22,000 |
| Population all Countries | 22,000 |
| Total Countries | 1 |
| Indigenous | Yes |
| Progress Scale | 1 ● |
| Unreached | Yes |
| Frontier People Group | No |
| GSEC | 1 (per PeopleGroups.org) |
| Pioneer Workers Needed | 1 |
| People ID | 13108 |
| ROP3 Code | 105860 |
| 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 | Kebbi state: Ngaski LGA, Lopa, Gafara, and Raishe; Niger state: Magama LGA, Cifamini, Gungun Tagwaye, and Kwanga; Kainji Reservoir eastern shore, from inlet to dam. Ollop dialect: Lopa to Wara. 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 | Kebbi state: Ngaski LGA, Lopa, Gafara, and Raishe; Niger state: Magama LGA, Cifamini, Gungun Tagwaye, and Kwanga; Kainji Reservoir eastern shore, from inlet to dam. Ollop dialect: Lopa to Wara.. Source: Ethnologue 2016 |
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| Primary Religion: | Islam |
| Major Religion ▲ | Percent |
|---|---|
| Buddhism |
0.00 %
|
| Christianity (Evangelical 2.00 %) |
3.00 %
|
| Ethnic Religions |
0.00 %
|
| Hinduism |
0.00 %
|
| Islam |
97.00 %
|
| Non-Religious |
0.00 %
|
| Other / Small |
0.00 %
|
| Unknown |
0.00 %
|
| Primary Language | Lopa (22,000 speakers) |
| Language Code | lop Ethnologue Listing |
| Language Written | Unknown |
| Total Languages | 1 |
| Primary Language | Lopa (22,000 speakers) |
| Language Code | lop Ethnologue Listing |
| Total Languages | 1 |
| People Groups | Speaking Lopa |
Primary Language: Lopa
Bible Translation Status: Unspecified
| Resource Type ▲ | Resource Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Recordings | Audio Bible teaching | Global Recordings Network |
| Profile Source | Joshua Project |
| Data Sources | Data is compiled from various sources. Learn more. |
