Affinity Group: Sub-Saharan African Peoples

Affinity Bloc: Sub-Saharan African

People Cluster: Guinean

Language: Edo - (bin)

Alternate Name(s): Benin, Beni

Primary Religion: Christianity - Protestantism

Country: Nigeria

Also found in: Canada; United States

Population: 2,285,000

Global Population: 2,286,400

Progress of the Gospel: No Longer Unreached

Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: 2% or Greater but Less than 5% Evangelical

Overview: The Edo of Nigeria, numbering 2,285,000, are No Longer Unreached. They are part of the Guinean people cluster within the Sub-Saharan African affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 2,286,400 in 3 countries. Their primary language is Edo. The primary religion practiced by the Edo is Protestant Christianity, a tradition that emerged from the Protestant Reformation. Protestants reject the idea of papal supremacy, instead stressing the authority of scripture alone, justification by faith alone, and salvation through Christ alone.

Bible Translations: Available

Jesus Film: Available

Gospel Recordings: Available

Radio Broadcast: Not Available