Affinity Group: Sub-Saharan African Peoples

Affinity Bloc: Sub-Saharan African

People Cluster: Benue

Language: Alumu-Tesu - (aab)

Alternate Name(s): Nendere, Cessu

Primary Religion: Ethnoreligion

Country: Nigeria

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Population: 10,500

Global Population: 10,500

Progress of the Gospel: No Longer Unreached

Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: 5% or Greater but Less than 10% Evangelical

Overview: The Arum-Chessu of Nigeria, numbering 10,500, are No Longer Unreached. They are part of the Benue people cluster within the Sub-Saharan African affinity bloc. This people group is only found in Nigeria. Their primary language is Alumu-Tesu. The primary religion practiced by the Arum-Chessu is ethnoreligion. Ethnoreligion is deeply rooted in a people's ethnic identity and conversion essentially equates to cultural assimilation.

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