People
Who they are
The Kukele are a people who live mainly in southeastern Nigeria, on the fertile river plains of Cross River State. With a cultural identity deeply rooted in community life and the preservation of oral traditions, they maintain their own language as a central element of social cohesion. Over generations, they have developed strong bonds of solidarity between their villages, passing down ancestral customs and stories through everyday life together.
Where they live
1
Country
269K
Population
| Country | Share of the people | Population |
|---|---|---|
Nigeria Significantly reached
|
100%
|
264.000 |
How they live
Agriculture is at the heart of Kukele family livelihoods, with intensive cultivation of yams, cassava, and rice, as well as palm oil production. Villages are organized around extended families, with councils of elders providing leadership in daily life and mediating local matters. Harvest celebrations bring communities together to share and enjoy traditional music.
What they believe
The vast majority of the Kukele profess the Christian faith and actively attend evangelical and historic Protestant congregations. In some areas, traditional devotional practices and ancestral animist beliefs still influence their everyday worldview, challenging local Christian leaders to foster discipleship that thoroughly transforms customs and biblical understanding.
The Bible in this people's language
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Kukele
New Testament complete
- Translation started Done
- Portions Done
- New Testament Current stage
- 4 Whole Bible Still ahead
Audio recordings Available
Jesus Film Available
Translation data: Joshua Project.
Gospel progress among the unreached
Christians (all traditions)97%
Evangelicals29%
Needs
Kukele communities face challenges involving basic infrastructure, roads that are difficult to travel during rainy seasons, and a shortage of equipped health clinics. There is also a need for ongoing theological training for leaders and materials that help young people mature in the Christian faith amid modern social pressures.
What to pray for
Intercede for this people
Pelo aprofundamento do discipulado e crescimento bíblico nas igrejas locais kukele.
Pela paz duradoura e resolução pacífica de disputas territoriais na região.
Por recursos para formação de líderes e pastores nas comunidades rurais.
Pelo fortalecimento de projetos educacionais e acesso a cuidados de saúde para as famílias.
Por um testemunho cristão vibrante que alcance povos vizinhos ainda não alcançados.
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