Affinity Group: Sub-Saharan African Peoples

Affinity Bloc: Sub-Saharan African

People Cluster: Igbo

Language: Igbo - (ibo)

Alternate Name(s):

Primary Religion: Christianity - Protestantism

Country: Canada

Also found in: Cameroon; Equatorial Guinea; Ghana; Nigeria; United States

Population: 5,700

Global Population: 34,875,700

Progress of the Gospel: No Longer Unreached

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

Overview: The Igbo of Canada, numbering 5,700, are No Longer Unreached. They are part of the Igbo people cluster within the Sub-Saharan African affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 34,875,700 in 6 countries. Their primary language is Igbo. The primary religion practiced by the Igbo 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: Available

Jesus Film: Available

Gospel Recordings: Available

Radio Broadcast: Not Available