People
Who they are
The Begbere, also known as the Koro Agwe, live in central Nigeria, in Kaduna State (Kachia and Kagarko) and Nasarawa State (Keffi). The two groups that make up this people, the Tinor and the Myamya, have no shared name and refer to themselves by the names of their villages. Begbere comes from Bàgbwee, a Myamya village, and the people share with the Ashe a name from which the term Ejar originated. Koro is a name used for several different groups in Nigeria. They speak Koro Wachi, which includes the Tinor and Myamya varieties.
Where they live
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Country
177K
Population
| Country | Share of the people | Population |
|---|---|---|
Nigeria Partially reached
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100%
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174.000 |
How they live
The Tinor also speak neighboring languages, such as Ashe, Hyam and Gbagyi. Hausa and English are used to communicate with outsiders. The Tinor and Myamya live in villages, each of which is the basis of its residents’ identity.
What they believe
Traditional religion has the largest following among the Begbere. About a third follow Islam, and Christians are a minority, including some evangelicals. Bible translation into Koro Wachi has begun.
The Bible in this people's language
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Koro Wachi
Translation started
- Translation started Current stage
- 2 Portions Still ahead
- 3 New Testament Still ahead
- 4 Whole Bible Still ahead
Audio recordings Available
Jesus Film Not available
Translation data: Joshua Project.
Gospel progress among the unreached
Christians (all traditions)15%
Evangelicals4%
Needs
Koro Wachi is an endangered language: it is at risk of no longer being passed on to children. Reading materials and Scriptures are needed, and translation must take account of the Tinor and Myamya varieties. Begbere Christians are a minority among neighbors who follow traditional religion and Islam, and they need biblical teaching in their own language.
What to pray for
Intercede for this people
Pray for Koro Wachi to be passed on to new generations in Begbere communities.
Pray for Bible translation into Koro Wachi that takes account of the Tinor and Myamya varieties.
Pray for Begbere Christians, who are a minority, to grow in their knowledge of Jesus.
Pray for Begbere churches and for people equipped to teach the Word in their own language.
Pray for the Begbere who follow traditional religion or Islam to come to know Jesus.
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