Affinity Group: Sub-Saharan African Peoples
Affinity Bloc: Sub-Saharan African
People Cluster: Chadic
Language: Vemgo-Mabas - (vem)
Alternate Name(s): Vemgo
Primary Religion: Ethnoreligion
Country: Nigeria
Also found in: Cameroon
Population: 18,500
Global Population: 32,500
Progress of the Gospel: Engaged yet Unreached
Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: Less than 2% Evangelical, Concentrated CP Activity
Overview: The Maabas of Nigeria, numbering 18,500, are Engaged yet Unreached. They are part of the Chadic people cluster within the Sub-Saharan African affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 32,500 in 2 countries. Their primary language is Vemgo-Mabas. The primary religion practiced by the Maabas is ethnoreligion. Ethnoreligion is deeply rooted in a people's ethnic identity and conversion essentially equates to cultural assimilation.
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