People

Kanufi

Population22K
LanguageKanufi
ReligionEthnic Religions
Partially reached
3.8%
Evangelicals
Ethnic Religions/Animism Sub-Saharan AfricansBenue
Who they are

The Kanufi live in the Jema’a area of Kaduna State, Nigeria. They call themselves Aninib and their language Anib. Followers of traditional religions form the largest religious group, Islam has many adherents, and Christians are a smaller minority.

Where they live
1
Country
22K
Population
CountryShare of the peoplePopulation
Nigeria Partially reached
100%
21.000
The Bible in this people's language

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Kanufi Portions translated
Audio recordings Available Jesus Film Not available

Translation data: Joshua Project.

Gospel progress among the unreached
Christians (all traditions)10%
Evangelicals3.8%
What to pray for
Intercede for this people
Pray for Scripture passages in Anib to be used among Kanufi families in Jema’a.
Pray for Kanufi Christians to mature in faith and share Jesus with their relatives.
Pray for churches among the Kanufi, that their leaders will teach the Bible in Anib and serve their neighbors with love.

Pray for Kanufi

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