Affinity Group: Sub-Saharan African Peoples

Affinity Bloc: Sub-Saharan African

People Cluster: Bantu, Northwest

Language: Sira - (swj)

Alternate Name(s): Gisir, Ishira, Yichira, Ichira, Eshira, Shire, Shira, Isira, Gisira

Primary Religion: Christianity - Non-Evangelical Protestant

Country: Gabon

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Population: 76,500

Global Population: 76,500

Progress of the Gospel: Engaged yet Unreached

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

Overview: The Eshira of Gabon, numbering 76,500, are Engaged yet Unreached. They are part of the Bantu, Northwest people cluster within the Sub-Saharan African affinity bloc. This people group is only found in Gabon. Their primary language is Sira. The primary religion practiced by the Eshira 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