Affinity Group: Sub-Saharan African Peoples

Affinity Bloc: Sub-Saharan African

People Cluster: Benue

Language: Evant - (bzz)

Alternate Name(s): Evant, Badzumbo

Primary Religion: Christianity - Non-Evangelical Protestant

Country: Nigeria

Also found in: Cameroon

Population: 19,500

Global Population: 21,700

Progress of the Gospel: Unengaged and Unreached

Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: Less than 2% Evangelical, No Active CP Activity

Overview: The Evands of Nigeria, numbering 19,500, are Unengaged and Unreached. They are part of the Benue people cluster within the Sub-Saharan African affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 21,700 in 2 countries. Their primary language is Evant. The primary religion practiced by the Evands is Non-Evangelical Protestantism, a collection of denominations typically more focused on issues of social justice than personal salvation.

Bible Translations: Not Available

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Gospel Recordings: Available

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