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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