Affinity Group: Sub-Saharan African Peoples

Affinity Bloc: Sub-Saharan African

People Cluster: Benue

Language: Jukun Takum - (jbu)

Alternate Name(s): Njikum, Diyi

Primary Religion: Ethnoreligion

Country: Cameroon

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Population: 4,700

Global Population: 4,700

Progress of the Gospel: No Longer Unreached

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

Overview: The Jukun of Cameroon, numbering 4,700, 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 Cameroon. Their primary language is Jukun Takum. The primary religion practiced by the Jukun 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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