Affinity Group: Sub-Saharan African Peoples

Affinity Bloc: Sub-Saharan African

People Cluster: Adamawa-Ubangi

Language: Bangwinji - (bsj)

Alternate Name(s): Bangwinji, Banunji, Bangalawa, Bangiinge

Primary Religion: Christianity - Non-Evangelical Protestantism

Country: Nigeria

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Population: 12,500

Global Population: 12,500

Progress of the Gospel: No Longer Unreached

Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: 5% or Greater but Less than 10% Evangelical

Overview: The Banwinji of Nigeria, numbering 12,500, are No Longer Unreached. They are part of the Adamawa-Ubangi people cluster within the Sub-Saharan African affinity bloc. This people group is only found in Nigeria. Their primary language is Bangwinji. The primary religion practiced by the Banwinji 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: Not Available

Radio Broadcast: Not Available