People

Acipanci

Population48K
LanguageCicipu
ReligionIslam
Partially reached
5.2%
Evangelicals
Islam Sub-Saharan AfricansBenue
Who they are

The Acipanci, who call themselves Acipu, live in northwestern Nigeria, between Kebbi and Niger states. They speak the Tirisino variety of the Cicipu language. Almost all Cicipu speakers are also fluent in Hausa, which is widely used in the region. Islam has the largest religious following, while Christianity and traditional beliefs also have followers.

Where they live
1
Country
48K
Population
CountryShare of the peoplePopulation
Nigeria Partially reached
100%
47.000
The Bible in this people's language

A people only truly understands the gospel when they hear it in the language of their heart. See how far the translation has come.

Cicipu Translation started
Audio recordings Not available Jesus Film Not available

Translation data: Joshua Project.

Gospel progress among the unreached
Christians (all traditions)25%
Evangelicals5.2%
What to pray for
Intercede for this people
Pray for the translation of the Scriptures into Cicipu, which has already begun.
Pray for Acipanci Christians in Kebbi and Niger, that they will follow Jesus steadfastly.
Pray for the leaders of Acipanci churches, that they will teach the gospel in Cicipu and care for families who already believe.

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