Affinity Group: Sub-Saharan African Peoples
Affinity Bloc: Sub-Saharan African
People Cluster: Fulani / Fulbe
Language: Central-Eastern Niger Fulfulde - (fuq)
Alternate Name(s): Eastern Niger Fulbe
Primary Religion: Islam - Sunni
Country: Nigeria
Also found in: France; Niger
Population: 361,000
Global Population: 1,338,500
Progress of the Gospel: Engaged yet Unreached
Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: Less than 2% Evangelical, Concentrated CP Activity
Overview: The Sokoto Fulani of Nigeria, numbering 361,000, are Engaged yet Unreached. They are part of the Fulani / Fulbe people cluster within the Sub-Saharan African affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 1,338,500 in 3 countries. Their primary language is Central-Eastern Niger Fulfulde. The primary religion practiced by the Sokoto Fulani is Sunni Islam, the largest branch of Islam. Sunni Muslims follow the teachings of the Qur'an and consider the first four caliphs to be the rightful successors of Muhammad.
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