People
Who they are
The Adjoukrou, also called Adioukrou, live in southern Ivory Coast, in the Dabou region west of Abidjan, among coastal areas and lagoons. Their language belongs to the Kwa group of the Niger-Congo family.
Village life is organized by generations. In a ceremony called Ebeb, a group of older men receives authority and the right to speak on village affairs for a period of eight years. In December 2021, the village of Nouvel Ousrou held this transfer of authority. The new leaders received a hat, a walking stick, a fly whisk, sandals, and a traditional cloth.
Where they live
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Country
209K
Population
| Country | Share of the people | Population |
|---|---|---|
Côte d’Ivoire Partially reached
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100%
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204.000 |
How they live
Among the Adjoukrou of the Dabou department, livelihoods include farming, fishing, hunting, and the production of attiéké, a food made from cassava, and palm oil. Their food includes banana and yam foufou, served with sauces, game meat, and local fish. Inheritance follows the maternal line. Community life includes the festival of generations and the yam festival.
What they believe
The vast majority of the Adjoukrou identify as Christians. A minority follow traditional religions.
The Bible in this people's language
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Adioukrou
New Testament complete
- Translation started Done
- Portions Done
- New Testament Current stage
- 4 Whole Bible Still ahead
Audio recordings Available
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Translation data: Joshua Project.
Gospel progress among the unreached
Christians (all traditions)90%
Evangelicals3%
Needs
In Nouvel Ousrou, the 2021 ceremony followed years of conflict and confrontations over village leadership that had tarnished the village’s reputation. On that occasion, residents were urged to unite and respect one another, and the new chief promised, with everyone’s support, to restore the village’s good reputation.
What to pray for
Intercede for this people
Pray for reconciliation in Nouvel Ousrou, where conflicts over leadership were recalled at the 2021 ceremony.
Pray for the use of the Scriptures in Adioukrou to teach families.
Pray for Adjoukrou Christians, that they will know Jesus personally and trust in him.
Pray for the Adjoukrou churches of Dabou, that they will teach the faith clearly.
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