Affinity Group: Sub-Saharan African Peoples

Affinity Bloc: Sub-Saharan African

People Cluster: Benue

Language: Bakpinka - (bbs)

Alternate Name(s): Uwet, Iyongiyong

Primary Religion: Christianity - Protestantism

Country: Nigeria

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Population: 5,300

Global Population: 5,300

Progress of the Gospel: No Longer Unreached

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

Overview: The Bakpinka of Nigeria, numbering 5,300, 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 Bakpinka. The primary religion practiced by the Bakpinka 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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