Affinity Group: Sub-Saharan African Peoples

Affinity Bloc: Sub-Saharan African

People Cluster: Other Sub-Saharan African

Language: English - (eng)

Alternate Name(s):

Primary Religion: Christianity - Neo-Pentecostalism

Country: Canada

Also found in: France; Ireland; Italy; Netherlands; Spain; United Kingdom; United States

Population: 17,000

Global Population: 258,800

Progress of the Gospel: No Longer Unreached

Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: 2% or Greater but Less than 5% Evangelical

Overview: The Nigerians of Canada, numbering 17,000, are No Longer Unreached. They are part of the Other Sub-Saharan African people cluster within the Sub-Saharan African affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 258,800 in 8 countries. Their primary language is English. The primary religion practiced by the Nigerians is Neo-Pentecostalism, a movement characterized by manifestations in non-Pentecostal churches of what have been traditionally categorized as Pentecostal experiences, frequently combined with prosperity gospel theology.

Bible Translations: Available

Jesus Film: Available

Gospel Recordings: Available

Radio Broadcast: Not Available