Affinity Group: Sub-Saharan African Peoples

Affinity Bloc: Sub-Saharan African

People Cluster: Benue

Language: Mbe - (mfo)

Alternate Name(s): Ekumtak, Ketuen, Mbe

Primary Religion: Christianity - Non-Evangelical Protestant

Country: Nigeria

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Population: 88,500

Global Population: 88,500

Progress of the Gospel: No Longer Unreached

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

Overview: The Western Mbube of Nigeria, numbering 88,500, are No Longer 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 Mbe. The primary religion practiced by the Western Mbube 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