Sanga in Nigeria

The Sanga have only been reported in Nigeria
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Introduction / History

The Sanga people of central/North-east Nigeria have their own culture and language, but this will probably change as they have contact with Nigerian society. The Sanga speak the language of Sanga. The JESUS Film and some gospel recordings are currently available. The Bible is presently being translated into Sanga. We can pray that every Sanga person has the opportunity to hear the gospel.


Where Are they Located?

The Sanga occupy a strategic location on the cross road of Plateau, Kaduna and Bauchi States of Nigeria's North Central, Northwest and Northeast regions respectively.


What Are Their Lives Like?

The majority of the Sanga people live in rural settings and their communities are poorly developed. Islamic radical preachers are targeting the Sanga people. Conflicts could potentially arise since the Sanga people have consistently rejected Islam.

Most people groups in rural Nigeria like the Sanga enjoy music, story telling and dance as a form of entertainment and communication. These art forms are very meaningful in rural Nigeria. Those who want to take the gospel to the Sanga people would do well to use these art forms when presenting the gospel.


What Are Their Beliefs?

The Sanga people fear the activities of witches, wizards and evil spirits. Syncretism and folk practices are common and weaken the church. In indigenous cultures, peoples often attribute powers to the objects of nature such as trees, mountains, rivers, rocks, animals and the sky. If evil spirits are not appeased, they can bring disasters upon the people. Village shamans connect the people with the spirit world. He or she performs spells and magic rituals and gives charms and amulets to persons seeking protection from evil spirits.


What Are Their Needs?

The Sanga people need more Christian workers who are sent out in the power of prayers to reap in the huge harvests among the people. They need medical care and good schools that will help the next generation to thrive in a rapidly changing world.

The Sanga people need the blessings of the Risen Christ, who has conquered death, and will give them abundant life if they are willing to accept His guidance. They need the gift of faith in Jesus Christ, who alone is the judge of all mankind, and will separate the sheep from the goats on Judgment Day. Christ can deliver the Sanga from their fear of evil spirits.


Prayer Points

Pray for the Lord to raise up a strong disciple making movement to saturate the hearts and minds of the Sanga people.
Pray for God's blessing, strengthening and healing of Sanga families and communities within this people group through the abundant life Jesus offers to all who call on His name.
Pray for God's blessing on the leaders of the Sanga people, along with their families, and for their communities to welcome and enjoy God's blessing.
Pray for the Lord to multiply the reception and influence of His Word among this people group, leading them to love Him with their whole being.


Scripture Prayers for the Sanga, Asanga in Nigeria.


References

peoplegroups.org/explore/GroupDetails.aspx?peid=14437#topmenu
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sanga people
Nigeria Evangelical Missions Association (NEMA)


Profile Source:   Keith Carey  

People Name General Sanga
People Name in Country Sanga, Asanga
Natural Name Sanga
Alternate Names Asanga; Gusu; Luba Garenganze
Population this Country 39,000
Population all Countries 39,000
Total Countries 1
Indigenous Yes
Progress Scale 4
Unreached No
Frontier People Group No
GSEC 4  (per PeopleGroups.org)
Pioneer Workers Needed
People ID 14721
ROP3 Code 108636
ROP25 Code 307210
ROP25 Name Sanga (Benue)
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 Bauchi state: Toro LGA; Plateau state: Bassa LGA; Kaduna state: Lere 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 Bauchi state: Toro LGA; Plateau state: Bassa LGA; Kaduna state: Lere LGA..   Source:  Ethnologue 2016
Map of Sanga, Asanga in Nigeria Ethnolinguistic map or other map

Primary Religion: Ethnic Religions
Major Religion Percent
Buddhism
0.00 %
Christianity  (Evangelical 10.00 %)
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 Sanga (39,000 speakers)
Language Code xsn   Ethnologue Listing
Language Written Yes   ScriptSource Listing
Total Languages 1
Primary Language Sanga (39,000 speakers)
Language Code xsn   Ethnologue Listing
Total Languages 1
People Groups Speaking Sanga

Primary Language:  Sanga

Bible Translation Status  (Years)
Bible-Portions Yes  (2022)
Bible-New Testament No
Bible-Complete No
YouVersion NT (www.bible.com) Online
Possible Print Bibles
Amazon
World Bibles
Forum Bible Agencies
National Bible Societies
World Bible Finder
Virtual Storehouse
Resource Type Resource Name Source
Audio Recordings Audio Bible teaching Global Recordings Network
Film / Video Jesus Film: view in Sanga Jesus Film Project
General Gospel resources links Scripture Earth
General YouVersion Bible versions in text and/or audio YouVersion Bibles
Mobile App Android Bible app: Sanga YouVersion Bibles
Mobile App iOS Bible app: Sanga YouVersion Bibles
Map Source People Group location: IMB. Map geography: ESRI / GMI. Map design: Joshua Project.  
Profile Source Keith Carey 
Data Sources Data is compiled from various sources. Learn more.



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