Affinity Group: Sub-Saharan African Peoples
Affinity Bloc: Sub-Saharan African
People Cluster: Chadic
Language: Wandala - (mfi)
Alternate Name(s): Wandala, Mura, Ndara,, Gamargu, Abewa
Primary Religion: Islam - Other / Marginal
Country: Nigeria
Also found in: Cameroon
Population: 19,000
Global Population: 87,000
Progress of the Gospel: Engaged yet Unreached
Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: Less than 2% Evangelical, No Active CP Activity
Overview: The Mandara of Nigeria, numbering 19,000, are Engaged yet Unreached. They are part of the Chadic people cluster within the Sub-Saharan African affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 87,000 in 2 countries. Their primary language is Wandala. The primary religion practiced by the Mandara is Other Islamic, which includes a number of sects that emerged out of Islam such as Ibadhi, Ahmadi, Alevi, Yazidi, and Khariji.
Bible Translations: Available
Jesus Film: Not Available
Gospel Recordings: Available
Radio Broadcast: Not Available