Affinity Group: Sub-Saharan African Peoples

Affinity Bloc: Sub-Saharan African

People Cluster: Igbo

Language: Mgbolizhia - (gmz)

Alternate Name(s): Izi

Primary Religion: Christianity - Non-Evangelical Protestant

Country: Nigeria

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Population: 251,000

Global Population: 251,000

Progress of the Gospel: No Longer Unreached

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

Overview: The Mgbo of Nigeria, numbering 251,000, are No Longer Unreached. They are part of the Igbo people cluster within the Sub-Saharan African affinity bloc. This people group is only found in Nigeria. Their primary language is Mgbolizhia. The primary religion practiced by the Mgbo 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