Manga Kanuri in Nigeria
MAHNG-ah kah-NOO-ree

The Kanuri tribes consist of the Yerwa Kanuri, the Manga Kanuri and several other sub-tribes. The majority of the Kanuri live in the Borno Province of northeastern Nigeria, where they are the dominant people group.

Ministry Obstacles
The Kanuri have been Muslims since the eleventh century. Though they blend their form of Islam with their ancient beliefs, Islam is their identity. It will be difficult to present Christ to them in such a way they won't see it as a threat to their identity.

Outreach Ideas
Throughout Africa, people love music and dance. If the gospel message is presented musically, the Manga Kanuri might find it acceptable.

Scripture Focus
"And Jesus said to him, What do you want me to do for you? And the blind man said to him, Rabbi, let me recover my sight."  Mark 10:51

Scripture Prayer
Pray for the Lord to heal the spiritual blindness of today’s people group. Pray that these people see and recognize Jesus for who He truly is, the Light and Savior of the world.

Prayer Focus
Ask God to call people who are willing to go to the Kanuri. Pray that God would use the small number of Kanuri believers to share the gospel with their friends and families. Ask the Holy Spirit to soften the hearts of the Kanuri towards the gospel. Ask God to raise up prayer teams who will begin breaking up the soil through intercession. Pray that God would grant favor to mission agencies currently focusing on the Kanuri. Ask the Lord to raise up a movement of Manga Kanuri disciples making more disciples.

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