People
Who they are
The Fali of Jilbu live in the hills of Adamawa State, Nigeria, near the town of Jilvu, and a smaller group lives in the far north of Cameroon. They speak Zizilivakan. Elders say they have always lived in the same hills, where they farm on hillside terraces supported by stone walls. Most are Christian in both countries; in Nigeria there are also Muslims and followers of the traditional religion.
Where they live
2
Countries
10K
World population
| Country | Share of the people | Population |
|---|---|---|
Nigeria Partially reached
|
96.8%
|
9.000 |
Cameroon Partially reached
|
3.2%
|
300 |
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.
Zizilivakan
Translation started
- Translation started Current stage
- 2 Portions Still ahead
- 3 New Testament Still ahead
- 4 Whole Bible Still ahead
Audio recordings Not available
Jesus Film Not available
Translation data: Joshua Project.
Gospel progress among the unreached
Christians (all traditions)70.2%
Evangelicals5%
What to pray for
Intercede for this people
Pray for the translation of Scripture into Zizilivakan, so that everyone in the villages may hear it in their own language.
Pray for the faith of Fali of Jilbu Christians in Adamawa, that they may share their faith with respect for their neighbors.
Pray for churches among the Fali of Jilbu in Cameroon to grow stronger, so that they may make disciples in the local language.
Pray for Fali of Jilbu
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