Affinity Group: Sub-Saharan African Peoples
Affinity Bloc: Sub-Saharan African
People Cluster: Gur
Language: Gourmanchéma - (gux)
Alternate Name(s): Gourmanche
Primary Religion: Ethnoreligion
Country: Niger
Also found in: Benin; Burkina Faso; Ghana; Nigeria; Togo
Population: 80,000
Global Population: 3,290,000
Progress of the Gospel: No Longer Unreached
Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: 2% or Greater but Less than 5% Evangelical
Overview: The Gurma of Niger, numbering 80,000, are No Longer Unreached. They are part of the Gur people cluster within the Sub-Saharan African affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 3,290,000 in 6 countries. Their primary language is Gourmanchéma. The primary religion practiced by the Gurma 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