Affinity Group: Sub-Saharan African Peoples

Affinity Bloc: Sub-Saharan African

People Cluster: Benue

Language: Ibibio - (ibb)

Alternate Name(s):

Primary Religion: Christianity - Non-Evangelical Protestant

Country: Ghana

Also found in: Cameroon; Equatorial Guinea; Nigeria

Population: 50,500

Global Population: 6,721,100

Progress of the Gospel: No Longer Unreached

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

Overview: The Ibibio of Ghana, numbering 50,500, are No Longer Unreached. They are part of the Benue people cluster within the Sub-Saharan African affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 6,721,100 in 4 countries. Their primary language is Ibibio. The primary religion practiced by the Ibibio is Non-Evangelical Protestantism, a collection of denominations typically more focused on issues of social justice than personal salvation.

Bible Translations: Available

Jesus Film: Available

Gospel Recordings: Available

Radio Broadcast: Not Available