Affinity Group: Sub-Saharan African Peoples

Affinity Bloc: Sub-Saharan African

People Cluster: Benue

Language: Mesaka - (iyo)

Alternate Name(s): Iyon, Mesaka, Ugare

Primary Religion: Christianity - Non-Evangelical Protestantism

Country: Cameroon

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Population: 40,000

Global Population: 40,000

Progress of the Gospel: Engaged yet Unreached

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

Overview: The Banagere of Cameroon, numbering 40,000, are Engaged yet Unreached. They are part of the Benue people cluster within the Sub-Saharan African affinity bloc. This people group is only found in Cameroon. Their primary language is Mesaka. The primary religion practiced by the Banagere is Non-Evangelical Protestantism, a collection of denominations typically more focused on issues of social justice than personal salvation.

Bible Translations: Not Available

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Gospel Recordings: Available

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