Affinity Group: Sub-Saharan African Peoples

Affinity Bloc: Sub-Saharan African

People Cluster: Guinean

Language: Gun - (guw)

Alternate Name(s): Gun

Primary Religion: Ethnoreligion

Country: Nigeria

Also found in: Benin; Gabon

Population: 473,000

Global Population: 1,312,000

Progress of the Gospel: Engaged yet Unreached

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

Overview: The Egun of Nigeria, numbering 473,000, are Engaged yet Unreached. They are part of the Guinean people cluster within the Sub-Saharan African affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 1,312,000 in 3 countries. Their primary language is Gun. The primary religion practiced by the Egun is ethnoreligion. Ethnoreligion is deeply rooted in a people's ethnic identity and conversion essentially equates to cultural assimilation.

Bible Translations: Available

Jesus Film: Available

Gospel Recordings: Available

Radio Broadcast: Not Available