The Bobo Madare of Burkina Faso are speakers of the Bobo Fing language. Bobo Madare people have lived in Burkina Faso for generations. This ethnic group is traditionally divided geographically and linguistically into a northern group and a southern group. The following information pertains to the southern group.
The primary occupation of the Bobo Madare is farming. They raise millet, sorghum, peanuts, and tomatoes along with a limited number of chickens, goats and other livestock. Both women and men join in the daily agricultural chores. In addition to this, women are also responsible for all domestic work including cooking, washing, childcare and drawing water. Children are expected to do chores at a very early age. Education remains a privilege for few children, and school enrollment creates a financial strain on any family. The men spend much time talking, sharing stories and drinking beer. Because of their workload, women have little or no free time.
About thirty churches have been established in the southern area near the Bobo Madare. Over two thousand have professed conversions to Christianity, but the majority of the population remains rooted in traditional animistic beliefs. There continue to be great needs for evangelization among the Bobo Madare. Animistic spiritual forces dominate their lives.
Life remains challenging for the Bobo Madare peoples. Malaria, measles, meningitis and malnutrition take many lives. Health care is often inaccessible and unaffordable.
Pray for the Holy Spirit to thrust out loving and dedicated workers to the Bobo Madare people.
Pray for Bobo Madare family leaders to have dreams and visions of the Risen Christ, and for them to put their faith in him alone.
Pray for disciples who will make more disciples.
Scripture Prayers for the Bobo Madare in Burkina Faso.
Profile Source: Joshua Project |
People Name General | Bobo Madare |
People Name in Country | Bobo Madare |
Pronunciation |
BOH-boh MAH-dah-ray
|
Alternate Names | Bobo; Boga; Boka; Jula; Zara |
Population this Country | 283,000 |
Population all Countries | 283,000 |
Total Countries | 1 |
Indigenous | Yes |
Progress Scale | 1 ● |
Unreached | Yes |
Frontier People Group | Yes |
GSEC | 1 (per PeopleGroups.org) |
Pioneer Workers Needed | 6 |
People ID | 10902 |
ROP3 Code | 101526 |
ROP25 Code | 301291 |
ROP25 Name | Bobo |
Country | Burkina Faso | ||
Region | Africa, West and Central | ||
Continent | Africa | ||
10/40 Window | Yes | ||
National Bible Society | Website | ||
Persecution Rank | 20 (Open Doors top 50 rank, 1 = highest persecution ranking) | ||
Location in Country | Boucle du Muhoun region: Banwa province; Est region; Hauts-Bassins region: Houet province,: Bobo Dioulasso area; Kenedougou and Tuy provinces. Source: Ethnologue 2016 |
Country | Burkina Faso |
Region | Africa, West and Central |
Continent | Africa |
10/40 Window | Yes |
National Bible Society | Website |
Persecution Rank | 20 (Open Doors top 50 rank, 1 = highest persecution ranking) |
Location in Country | Boucle du Muhoun region: Banwa province; Est region; Hauts-Bassins region: Houet province,: Bobo Dioulasso area; Kenedougou and Tuy provinces.. Source: Ethnologue 2016 |
Primary Religion: | Islam |
Major Religion ▲ | Percent |
---|---|
Buddhism |
0.00 %
|
Christianity (Evangelical 0.01 %) |
0.02 %
|
Ethnic Religions |
9.98 %
|
Hinduism |
0.00 %
|
Islam |
90.00 %
|
Non-Religious |
0.00 %
|
Other / Small |
0.00 %
|
Unknown |
0.00 %
|
Primary Language | Bobo Madare, Southern (283,000 speakers) |
Language Code | bwq Ethnologue Listing |
Language Written | Yes ScriptSource Listing |
Total Languages | 1 |
Primary Language | Bobo Madare, Southern (283,000 speakers) |
Language Code | bwq Ethnologue Listing |
Total Languages | 1 |
People Groups | Speaking Bobo Madare, Southern |
Primary Language: Bobo Madare, Southern
Bible Translation ▲ | Status (Years) |
---|---|
Bible-Portions | Yes (1965) |
Bible-New Testament | Yes (1981) |
Bible-Complete | Yes (2004) |
FCBH NT (www.bible.is) | Online |
Possible Print Bibles | |
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Amazon | |
World Bibles | |
Forum Bible Agencies | |
National Bible Societies | |
World Bible Finder | |
Virtual Storehouse |
Resource Type ▲ | Resource Name | Source |
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Audio Recordings | Audio Bible teaching | Global Recordings Network |
Audio Recordings | Oral Bible stories | Story Runners |
Film / Video | Jesus Film | Jesus Film Project |
Film / Video | LUMO film of Gospels | Bible Media Group/LUMO |
General | Faith Comes By Hearing - Bible in text or audio or video | Faith Comes by Hearing |
General | Faith Comes By Hearing - Bible in text or audio or video | Faith Comes by Hearing |
General | Faith Comes By Hearing - Bible in text or audio or video | Faith Comes by Hearing |
General | Gospel resources links | Scripture Earth |
Mobile App | Download audio Bible app as APK file | Faith Comes by Hearing |
Mobile App | Download audio Bible app from Google Play Store | Faith Comes by Hearing |
Photo Source | Anonymous |
Map Source | People Group location: IMB. Map geography: ESRI / GMI. Map design: Joshua Project. |
Profile Source | Joshua Project |
Data Sources | Data is compiled from various sources. Learn more. |