Affinity Group: Sub-Saharan African Peoples

Affinity Bloc: Sub-Saharan African

People Cluster: Benue

Language: Vute - (vut)

Alternate Name(s):

Primary Religion: Ethnoreligion

Country: Nigeria

Also found in: Cameroon

Population: 3,500

Global Population: 44,500

Progress of the Gospel: Unengaged and Unreached

Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: Less than 2% Evangelical, No Active CP Activity

Overview: The Vute of Nigeria, numbering 3,500, are Unengaged and Unreached. They are part of the Benue people cluster within the Sub-Saharan African affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 44,500 in 2 countries. Their primary language is Vute. The primary religion practiced by the Vute is ethnoreligion. Ethnoreligion is deeply rooted in a people's ethnic identity and conversion essentially equates to cultural assimilation.

Bible Translations: Available

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Gospel Recordings: Available

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