Affinity Group: Sub-Saharan African Peoples
Affinity Bloc: Sub-Saharan African
People Cluster: Bantu, Northwest
Language: French - (fra)
Alternate Name(s): Lesighu, Lisighu, Lisigu, Mississiou, Sigu
Primary Religion: Christianity - Non-Evangelical Protestant
Country: Gabon
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Population: 2,000
Global Population: 2,000
Progress of the Gospel: No Longer Unreached
Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: 2% or Greater but Less than 5% Evangelical
Overview: The Sighu of Gabon, numbering 2,000, are No Longer Unreached. They are part of the Bantu, Northwest people cluster within the Sub-Saharan African affinity bloc. This people group is only found in Gabon. Their primary language is French. The primary religion practiced by the Sighu is Non-Evangelical Protestantism, a collection of denominations typically more focused on issues of social justice than personal salvation.
Bible Translations: Available
Jesus Film: Available
Gospel Recordings: Available
Radio Broadcast: Not Available