Affinity Group: Sub-Saharan African Peoples

Affinity Bloc: Sub-Saharan African

People Cluster: Benue

Language: Evant - (bzz)

Alternate Name(s): Evant, Badzumbo

Primary Religion: Christianity - Protestantism

Country: Nigeria

Also found in: Cameroon

Population: 20,000

Global Population: 22,300

Progress of the Gospel: Unengaged and Unreached

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

Overview: The Evands of Nigeria, numbering 20,000, are Unengaged and Unreached. They are part of the Benue people cluster within the Sub-Saharan African affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 22,300 in 2 countries. Their primary language is Evant. The primary religion practiced by the Evands 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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