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09 Niger West Africa: 2003 6
chapters (44:43)
Script: Niger 2003.pdf |
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 00-09 Hope for the Hopeless The Songhai of West Africa. (10:36) The world of the Songhai is very small and exists only along the banks of the Niger River. This is an empty world that appears to have no way out; a world of hopelessness and despair. The Songhai continue to carry out endless rituals in an effort to please their god so that they will have a better life after they die. They seek magic supplies and sorcery to cure their pain and avenge their enemies. Most of the peoples of West Africa are bound to the hopelessness of Islam and assorted animistic beliefs and rituals. Darkness surrounds them. Tribal conflict, corruption and poverty seems to have no end. The light of the true Gospel of Jesus Christ is the only hope for the Peoples of West Africa. Over 90% of the people in Niger are Muslim. Yet, there are several small groups of Christians. It was a true joy to be among these new Christians and observe their enthusiasm as they worship together and share their faith with others. |
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 01 Bringing Hope to a Hopeless People Introduction (3:50) Struggling to survive…. along the banks of the Niger River, … the 3.5 million Songhai were once rich and powerful. They ruled much of what is now known as Mali and Niger. Centuries ago kings, sorcerers, and warriors used their leadership skills, magic, and armies to establish the greatest medieval empire in West Africa. |
 02 Boubacar’s Search (6:42) Boubacar is a new Christian with a deep desire to worship and fellowship with other believers. But, … who and where? … Boubacar is one of the 250 or so believers among the 3.5 million Songhai People of Niger, West Africa. He feels so alone. Where can he find someone who has also chosen to believe in Jesus? |
 03 Crossing the Bridge (7:35) For centuries the Songhai have traveled up and down the mighty Niger River in their small wooden boats. But, this river provides more than a means of transportation; it is the lifeblood of the 3.5 million Songhai people who live along its banks from Mopti, Mali to Niamey, Niger. The clear streams and waterfalls in the lush green mountains of Guinea are the beginning of this 2600-mile long waterway. |
 04 Just Another Day for the Songhai (9:18) This is just another day for the 3.5 million Songhai living along the Niger River. It is a day that cattle are driven to pasture; … a day for children to walk along sand dunes or to just hang around; … a day to swim with the neighborhood kids; … or a day to take a bath or do laundry in the murky river waters. Others try to catch some fish with their net in the murky river water. |
 05 A New Day for the Songhai (6:42) For most of the Songhai, their day begins with a call to prayer. Loud speakers mounted on the minarets of mosques throughout their homeland are used to issue the five obligatory calls to prayer each day. Islamic practices define the Songhai’s daily life. Islam was introduced in this area and to the Songhai some 500 years ago. |
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