Affinity Group: Sub-Saharan African Peoples

Affinity Bloc: Sub-Saharan African

People Cluster: Benue

Language: Yukuben - (ybl)

Alternate Name(s): Yukuben, Boritsu, Nyikobe

Primary Religion: Christianity - Non-Evangelical Protestant

Country: Cameroon

Also found in: Nigeria

Population: 2,600

Global Population: 33,600

Progress of the Gospel: No Longer Unreached

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

Overview: The Nyikuben of Cameroon, numbering 2,600, are No Longer Unreached. They are part of the Benue people cluster within the Sub-Saharan African affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 33,600 in 2 countries. Their primary language is Yukuben. The primary religion practiced by the Nyikuben 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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