Affinity Group: Sub-Saharan African Peoples

Affinity Bloc: Sub-Saharan African

People Cluster: Yoruba

Language: Yoruba - (yor)

Alternate Name(s):

Primary Religion: Christianity - Protestantism

Country: Sierra Leone

Also found in: Benin; Burkina Faso; Canada; Cote d’Ivoire; Equatorial Guinea; Ghana; Niger; Nigeria; Togo; United States

Population: 7,100

Global Population: 48,484,100

Progress of the Gospel: No Longer Unreached

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

Overview: The Yoruba of Sierra Leone, numbering 7,100, are No Longer Unreached. They are part of the Yoruba people cluster within the Sub-Saharan African affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 48,484,100 in 11 countries. Their primary language is Yoruba. The primary religion practiced by the Yoruba 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