Affinity Group: Sub-Saharan African Peoples

Affinity Bloc: Sub-Saharan African

People Cluster: Yoruba

Language: Yoruba - (yor)

Alternate Name(s):

Primary Religion: Christianity - Protestantism

Country: Sierra Leone

Also found in: Benin; Burkina Faso; Canada; Cote d’Ivoire; Equatorial Guinea; Ghana; Niger; Nigeria; Togo; United States

Population: 7,300

Global Population: 49,310,300

Progress of the Gospel: No Longer Unreached

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

Overview: The Yoruba of Sierra Leone, numbering 7,300, are No Longer Unreached. They are part of the Yoruba people cluster within the Sub-Saharan African affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 49,310,300 in 11 countries. Their primary language is Yoruba. The primary religion practiced by the Yoruba is Protestant Christianity, a tradition that emerged from the Protestant Reformation. Protestants reject the idea of papal supremacy, instead stressing the authority of scripture alone, justification by faith alone, and salvation through Christ alone.

Bible Translations: Available

Jesus Film: Available

Gospel Recordings: Available

Radio Broadcast: Not Available