South Marghi in Nigeria

The South Marghi have only been reported in Nigeria
Population
Main Language
Largest Religion
Christian
Evangelical
Progress
Progress Gauge

Introduction / History

Their name means "Marghi cry with drums," referring to the distinctive drum-songs used at festivals and funerals. Also known as Margi South, they are closely related to Marghi Central and Marghi West. The people live in rural areas keeping small farms.

There has been a Christian influence since the 1920s; 70 to 80 percent claim church affiliation and attend Sunday services. Though Marghi Christians are in the majority, they still suffer both subtle and overt persecution from those professing other beliefs. They are denied jobs, promotions and raises they deserve. Sometimes they can't get services to which they are entitled because of their beliefs, for example, authorities withhold building permits for churches. This kind of treatment discourages the believers.

Scripture in their mother tongue will both strengthen their personal faith and it will give them tools through which to share their faith with others. Believers are concerned about divorce, substance abuse and the spread of HIV/AIDS. Couples need to discover their identity in Jesus and look to Him to meet their needs, allowing His life through them to slow the soaring divorce rate. Those caught in the trap of substance abuse and sexual promiscuity need to know the One who can satisfy the longings that can lead to destructive behaviors.


Prayer Points

Scripture Prayers for the Marghi, South in Nigeria.


Profile Source:   Anonymous  

People Name General Marghi, South
People Name in Country Marghi, South
Natural Name South Marghi
Alternate Names Marghi South; Uba; Wamdiu
Population this Country 255,000
Population all Countries 255,000
Total Countries 1
Indigenous Yes
Progress Scale 4
Unreached No
Frontier People Group No
GSEC 4  (per PeopleGroups.org)
Pioneer Workers Needed
People ID 15018
ROP3 Code 109449
ROP25 Code 305207
ROP25 Name Marghi
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 Borno state: Askira-Uba LGA; Adamawa state: Mubi and Michika LGAs.   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 Borno state: Askira-Uba LGA; Adamawa state: Mubi and Michika LGAs..   Source:  Ethnologue 2016
Map of Marghi, South in Nigeria Ethnolinguistic map or other map

Primary Religion: Christianity
Major Religion Percent
Buddhism
0.00 %
Christianity  (Evangelical 8.50 %)
67.00 %
Ethnic Religions
4.00 %
Hinduism
0.00 %
Islam
29.00 %
Non-Religious
0.00 %
Other / Small
0.00 %
Unknown
0.00 %
Primary Language Marghi South (255,000 speakers)
Language Code mfm   Ethnologue Listing
Primary Dialect Wamdiu
Dialect Code 13722   Global Recordings Listing
Language Written Yes   ScriptSource Listing
Total Languages 1
Primary Language Marghi South (255,000 speakers)
Language Code mfm   Ethnologue Listing
Primary Dialect Wamdiu
Dialect Code 13722   Global Recordings Listing
Total Languages 1
People Groups Speaking Marghi South

Primary Language:  Marghi South

Bible Translation Status  (Years)
Bible-Portions Yes  (2013)
Bible-New Testament No
Bible-Complete No
Possible Print Bibles
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Forum Bible Agencies
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Resource Type Resource Name Source
Audio Recordings Audio Bible teaching Global Recordings Network
Film / Video Jesus Film: view in Marghi South Jesus Film Project
General Gospel resources links Scripture Earth
Mobile App Download audio Bible app as APK file Faith Comes by Hearing
Photo Source Anonymous 
Map Source People Group location: IMB. Map geography: ESRI / GMI. Map design: Joshua Project.  
Profile Source Anonymous 
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