Affinity Group: Sub-Saharan African Peoples

Affinity Bloc: Sub-Saharan African

People Cluster: Ijaw

Language: Kalabari - (ijn)

Alternate Name(s): Calabari, Eastern Ijaw

Primary Religion: Christianity - Non-Evangelical Protestant

Country: Nigeria

Also found in: Ghana

Population: 549,000

Global Population: 599,000

Progress of the Gospel: No Longer Unreached

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

Overview: The Kalabari of Nigeria, numbering 549,000, are No Longer Unreached. They are part of the Ijaw people cluster within the Sub-Saharan African affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 599,000 in 2 countries. Their primary language is Kalabari. The primary religion practiced by the Kalabari is Non-Evangelical Protestantism, a collection of denominations typically more focused on issues of social justice than personal salvation.

Bible Translations: Available

Jesus Film: Available

Gospel Recordings: Available

Radio Broadcast: Not Available