Affinity Group: Sub-Saharan African Peoples
Affinity Bloc: Sub-Saharan African
People Cluster: Benue
Language: Alumu-Tesu - (aab)
Alternate Name(s): Nendere, Cessu
Primary Religion: Ethnoreligion
Country: Nigeria
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Population: 8,800
Global Population: 8,800
Progress of the Gospel: No Longer Unreached
Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: 5% or Greater but Less than 10% Evangelical
Overview: The Arum-Chessu of Nigeria, numbering 8,800, are No Longer 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 Alumu-Tesu. The primary religion practiced by the Arum-Chessu is ethnoreligion. Ethnoreligion is deeply rooted in a people's ethnic identity and conversion essentially equates to cultural assimilation.
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