Affinity Group: Sub-Saharan African Peoples

Affinity Bloc: Sub-Saharan African

People Cluster: Benue

Language: Ebira - (igb)

Alternate Name(s): Igbirra

Primary Religion: Ethnoreligion

Country: Nigeria

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Population: 2,335,000

Global Population: 2,335,000

Progress of the Gospel: No Longer Unreached

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

Overview: The Egbira of Nigeria, numbering 2,335,000, 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 Ebira. The primary religion practiced by the Egbira is ethnoreligion, consisting of practices deeply rooted in this groups ethnic identity.

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