Boko, Bokonya in Nigeria
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| People Name: | Boko, Bokonya |
| Country: | Nigeria |
| 10/40 Window: | Yes |
| Population: | 69,000 |
| World Population: | 214,000 |
| Primary Language: | Boko (Benin) |
| Primary Religion: | Islam |
| Christian Adherents: | 3.00 % |
| Evangelicals: | 2.00 % |
| Scripture: | Complete Bible |
| Ministry Resources: | Yes |
| Jesus Film: | No |
| Audio Recordings: | Yes |
| People Cluster: | Mande |
| Affinity Bloc: | Sub-Saharan Peoples |
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Introduction / History
The Boko people are an ethnic group native to the Diffa region of southeastern Nigeria and Benin. They are also known as Bokonya.
What Are Their Lives Like?
Most are pastoralists and farmers; peanuts, sorghum and millet are their primary crops.
The Boko people have their own art forms which involve music, dance, storytelling, and art.
What Are Their Beliefs?
The Boko people adhere to their traditional religion. They must appease spirits, some of which they believe are associate with their ancestors. There is also a small Christian minority among them, including Evangelicals.
What Are Their Needs?
They face serious challenges. They lack adequate schools and hospitals. Most of them are poor, and some have let their homeland in a desperate attempt to make a living. Their migration as affected the social structure. There are efforts to improve these situations.
Prayer Points
Pray for the few Bible believers among the Boko to take Christ to their animistic neighbors and families.
Pray for a spiritual hunger that will drive them into the loving arms of Jesus Christ.
Pray for the Boko people to be part of a spiritual revival that sweeps Nigeria into the Kingdom of God.
Pray for miracles that will show the power and goodness of Christ.