Affinity Group: Sub-Saharan African Peoples

Affinity Bloc: Sub-Saharan African

People Cluster: Benue

Language: Efik - (efi)

Alternate Name(s): Isangle, Calabar, Calabari

Primary Religion: Christianity - Protestantism

Country: Cameroon

Also found in: Nigeria; United States

Population: 19,500

Global Population: 2,825,600

Progress of the Gospel: No Longer Unreached

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

Overview: The Efik of Cameroon, numbering 19,500, are No Longer Unreached. They are part of the Benue people cluster within the Sub-Saharan African affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 2,825,600 in 3 countries. Their primary language is Efik. The primary religion practiced by the Efik 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