Affinity Group: Sub-Saharan African Peoples
Affinity Bloc: Sub-Saharan African
People Cluster: Adamawa-Ubangi
Language: Dijim-Bwilim - (cfa)
Alternate Name(s): Mwana, Cham, Lojah, Dijin
Primary Religion: Ethnoreligion
Country: Nigeria
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Population: 50,000
Global Population: 50,000
Progress of the Gospel: No Longer Unreached
Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: 5% or Greater but Less than 10% Evangelical
Overview: The Cham-Mwana of Nigeria, numbering 50,000, are No Longer Unreached. They are part of the Adamawa-Ubangi people cluster within the Sub-Saharan African affinity bloc. This people group is only found in Nigeria. Their primary language is Dijim-Bwilim. The primary religion practiced by the Cham-Mwana 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