Affinity Group: Sub-Saharan African Peoples

Affinity Bloc: Sub-Saharan African

People Cluster: Igbo

Language: Igbo - (ibo)

Alternate Name(s): Yoruba, Kru, Igo

Primary Religion: Christianity - Protestantism

Country: United States

Also found in: Cameroon; Canada; Equatorial Guinea; Ghana; Nigeria

Population: 233,000

Global Population: 34,340,200

Progress of the Gospel: No Longer Unreached

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

Overview: The Igbo of United States, numbering 233,000, are No Longer Unreached. They are part of the Igbo people cluster within the Sub-Saharan African affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 34,340,200 in 6 countries. Their primary language is Igbo. The primary religion practiced by the Igbo 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