Affinity Group: Sub-Saharan African Peoples

Affinity Bloc: Sub-Saharan African

People Cluster: Benue

Language: Lopa - (lop)

Alternate Name(s): Lopawa, Kirkjir, Lupa

Primary Religion: Ethnoreligion

Country: Nigeria

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Population: 11,000

Global Population: 11,000

Progress of the Gospel: Unengaged and Unreached

Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: Less than 2% Evangelical, No Active CP Activity

Overview: The Lopa of Nigeria, numbering 11,000, are Unengaged and Unreached. They are part of the Benue people cluster within the Sub-Saharan African affinity bloc. This people group is only found in Nigeria. Their primary language is Lopa. The primary religion practiced by the Lopa is ethnoreligion, consisting of practices deeply rooted in this groups ethnic identity.

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