The Zhilvu (also spelled Jilvu) people along with the Kəryə, Konzəl, Madzara, Vin, Huli, Ɓwin, and Menta are part of the Fali people in Adamawa State, Nigeria. Although there are several languages spoken amongst these groups, all of the people consider themselves to be Fali people socially and culturally. Most Zhilvu have learned to understand the Madzara and Ɓwin, though their young children still have difficulty understanding them. Unlike other Fali people, the Zhilvu report that they did not originate from Bagira (Ɓwin) or Cameroon. The elders say that they have always lived in the very same hills that they live in today.
The Zhilvu farm in the hills of Adamawa State and follow a more traditional way of life. They are known for building stone embankments on the mountain sides for terrace farming. Major crops include guinea corn, maize, ground nuts, bambara nuts and beans.
While most schooling is conducted in English, sometimes Hausa, the language of wider communication in the area. One teacher says that given the opportunity, he would like to teach in the local language. He says that it would help the children to better understand what they are learning.
They report that they would be eager to have the Bible in their own language because although many speak Hausa, there are still some that do not. Having the Word of God in Zhilvu would mean that all the people in their villages would have access to the Bible. The gospel of Luke has been drafted, checked by consultant and is being prepared for publication.
Scripture Prayers for the Fali of Jibu in Nigeria.
Profile Source: Anonymous |
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People Name General | Fali of Jilbu |
People Name in Country | Fali of Jibu |
Alternate Names | Amziriv; Ziliva; Ziziliveken |
Population this Country | 8,500 |
Population all Countries | 8,800 |
Total Countries | 2 |
Indigenous | Yes |
Progress Scale | 4 ● |
Unreached | No |
Frontier People Group | No |
Pioneer Workers Needed | |
People ID | 11182 |
ROP3 Code | 102990 |
Country | Nigeria | ||
Region | Africa, West and Central | ||
Continent | Africa | ||
10/40 Window | Yes | ||
National Bible Society | Website | ||
Persecution Rank | 6 (Open Doors top 50 rank, 1 = highest persecution ranking) | ||
Location in Country | Adamawa state: Mubi North LGA, Jilvu town, near Cameroon border. Source: Ethnologue 2016 |
Country | Nigeria |
Region | Africa, West and Central |
Continent | Africa |
10/40 Window | Yes |
National Bible Society | Website |
Persecution Rank | 6 (Open Doors top 50 rank, 1 = highest persecution ranking) |
Location in Country | Adamawa state: Mubi North LGA, Jilvu town, near Cameroon border.. Source: Ethnologue 2016 |
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Primary Religion: | Christianity |
Major Religion ▲ | Percent |
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Buddhism |
0.00 %
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Christianity (Evangelical 5.00 %) |
70.00 %
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Ethnic Religions |
15.00 %
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Hinduism |
0.00 %
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Islam |
15.00 %
|
Non-Religious |
0.00 %
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Other / Small |
0.00 %
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Unknown |
0.00 %
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Primary Language | Zizilivakan (8,500 speakers) |
Language Code | ziz Ethnologue Listing |
Language Written | Unknown |
Total Languages | 1 |
Primary Language | Zizilivakan (8,500 speakers) |
Language Code | ziz Ethnologue Listing |
Total Languages | 1 |
People Groups | Speaking Zizilivakan |
Primary Language: Zizilivakan
Bible Translation Status: Translation Needed
Resource Type ▲ | Resource Name | Source |
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None reported |
Profile Source | Anonymous |
Data Sources | Data is compiled from various sources. Learn more. |