People
Who they are
The Shama are an indigenous people living mainly in northwestern Nigeria. They preserve a rich cultural heritage rooted in their region’s farming traditions and communicate in the Shama-Sambuga language, which expresses the deeply rooted identity of their families and villages. Most of the community maintains ancestral religious customs, seeking spiritual protection in daily life.
Where they live
1
Country
11K
Population
| Country | Share of the people | Population |
|---|---|---|
Nigeria Minimally reached
|
100%
|
10.000 |
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.
Shama-Sambuga
Portions translated
- Translation started Done
- Portions Current stage
- 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)10%
Evangelicals0.5%
What to pray for
Intercede for this people
Pelo despertar espiritual entre as famílias Shama e abertura ao evangelho.
Por recursos bíblicos e materiais em áudio disponíveis na língua Shama-Sambuga.
Pelo fortalecimento e testemunho corajoso dos poucos cristãos locais.
Pelo surgimento de igrejas saudáveis e discipulado bíblico nas aldeias Shama.
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