Affinity Group: Sub-Saharan African Peoples

Affinity Bloc: Sub-Saharan African

People Cluster: Chadic

Language: Kamwe - (hig)

Alternate Name(s): Hiji, Vacamwe

Primary Religion: Ethnoreligion

Country: Nigeria

Also found in: Cameroon

Population: 637,000

Global Population: 648,500

Progress of the Gospel: No Longer Unreached

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

Overview: The Kamwe of Nigeria, numbering 637,000, are No Longer Unreached. They are part of the Chadic people cluster within the Sub-Saharan African affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 648,500 in 2 countries. Their primary language is Kamwe. The primary religion practiced by the Kamwe is ethnoreligion. Ethnoreligion is deeply rooted in a people's ethnic identity and conversion essentially equates to cultural assimilation.

Bible Translations: Available

Jesus Film: Available

Gospel Recordings: Available

Radio Broadcast: Not Available