Affinity Group: Sub-Saharan African Peoples
Affinity Bloc: Sub-Saharan African
People Cluster: Nupe
Language: Gbari - (gby)
Alternate Name(s): Gbari, Nkwa, Gbari Yamma
Primary Religion: Ethnoreligion
Country: Nigeria
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Population: 571,000
Global Population: 571,000
Progress of the Gospel: No Longer Unreached
Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: 2% or Greater but Less than 5% Evangelical
Overview: The West Gbari of Nigeria, numbering 571,000, are No Longer Unreached. They are part of the Nupe people cluster within the Sub-Saharan African affinity bloc. This people group is only found in Nigeria. Their primary language is Gbari. The primary religion practiced by the West Gbari 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