Affinity Group: Sub-Saharan African Peoples
Affinity Bloc: Sub-Saharan African
People Cluster: Nilotic
Language: Acoli - (ach)
Alternate Name(s):
Primary Religion: Ethnoreligion
Country: South Sudan
Also found in: Uganda
Population: 72,000
Global Population: 2,427,000
Progress of the Gospel: No Longer Unreached
Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: 2% or Greater but Less than 5% Evangelical
Overview: The Acholi of South Sudan, numbering 72,000, are No Longer Unreached. They are part of the Nilotic people cluster within the Sub-Saharan African affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 2,427,000 in 2 countries. Their primary language is Acoli. The primary religion practiced by the Acholi 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