Affinity Group: Sub-Saharan African Peoples

Affinity Bloc: Sub-Saharan African

People Cluster: Chadic

Language: Mwaghavul - (sur)

Alternate Name(s): Mapun, Cakfem, Mwaghavul

Primary Religion: Christianity - Protestantism

Country: Nigeria

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Population: 184,000

Global Population: 184,000

Progress of the Gospel: No Longer Unreached

Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: 10% or Greater Evangelical

Overview: The Sura of Nigeria, numbering 184,000, are No Longer Unreached. They are part of the Chadic people cluster within the Sub-Saharan African affinity bloc. This people group is only found in Nigeria. Their primary language is Mwaghavul. The primary religion practiced by the Sura is Protestant Christianity, a tradition that emerged from the Protestant Reformation. Protestants reject the idea of papal supremacy, instead stressing the authority of scripture alone, justification by faith alone, and salvation through Christ alone.

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Jesus Film: Available

Gospel Recordings: Available

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