People
Who they are
The Uvbie, also called Uvwie, live in the Ethiope area of Delta State, southern Nigeria. They have cultural ties with the Urhobo, who form 24 kingdoms, but Uvwie is spoken in only two of them. The Uvbie consider their language distinct from Urhobo and use Urhobo, English or Nigerian Pidgin, a contact language, when communicating with other Urhobo clans. Most identify as Christians; some follow traditional religions and others say they have no religion.
Where they live
1
Country
41K
Population
| Country | Share of the people | Population |
|---|---|---|
Nigeria Partially reached
|
100%
|
40.000 |
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.
Uvbie
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)82%
Evangelicals6%
What to pray for
Intercede for this people
Pray for progress in translating the Scriptures into Uvbie and for their use in families.
Pray for Uvbie Christians to deepen their knowledge of Jesus in their own language.
Pray for churches among the Uvwie to teach the Bible clearly to those who use Uvbie, Urhobo, English or Pidgin.
Pray for Uvbie
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