Affinity Group: Sub-Saharan African Peoples
Affinity Bloc: Sub-Saharan African
People Cluster: Benue
Language: Iceve-Maci - (bec)
Alternate Name(s): Messaga, Icheve, Utse, Iyon, Ochebe, Banagere, Ocheve, Utser, Oliti
Primary Religion: Christianity - Protestantism
Country: Nigeria
Also found in:
Population: 4,600
Global Population: 4,600
Progress of the Gospel: Unengaged and Unreached
Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: Less than 2% Evangelical, No Active CP Activity
Overview: The Bacheve of Nigeria, numbering 4,600, 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 Iceve-Maci. The primary religion practiced by the Bacheve 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.
Bible Translations: Not Available
Jesus Film: Available
Gospel Recordings: Available
Radio Broadcast: Not Available