Affinity Group: Sub-Saharan African Peoples
Affinity Bloc: Sub-Saharan African
People Cluster: Bantu, Cameroon-Bamileke
Language: Wushi - (bse)
Alternate Name(s): Pesii, Sii, Wushi, Desi
Primary Religion: Christianity - Non-Evangelical Protestantism
Country: Cameroon
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Population: 37,500
Global Population: 37,500
Progress of the Gospel: Engaged yet Unreached
Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: Less than 2% Evangelical, No Active CP Activity
Overview: The Babessi of Cameroon, numbering 37,500, are Engaged yet Unreached. They are part of the Bantu, Cameroon-Bamileke people cluster within the Sub-Saharan African affinity bloc. This people group is only found in Cameroon. Their primary language is Wushi. The primary religion practiced by the Babessi is Non-Evangelical Protestantism, a collection of denominations typically more focused on issues of social justice than personal salvation.
Bible Translations: Not Available
Jesus Film: Not Available
Gospel Recordings: Available
Radio Broadcast: Not Available