Affinity Group: Sub-Saharan African Peoples
Affinity Bloc: Sub-Saharan African
People Cluster: Malinke
Language: Kuranko - (knk)
Alternate Name(s): Koranko, Kouranko
Primary Religion: Ethnoreligion
Country: Sierra Leone
Also found in: Guinea
Population: 469,000
Global Population: 600,000
Progress of the Gospel: Engaged yet Unreached
Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: Less than 2% Evangelical, No Active CP Activity
Overview: The Kuranko of Sierra Leone, numbering 469,000, are Engaged yet Unreached. They are part of the Malinke people cluster within the Sub-Saharan African affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 600,000 in 2 countries. Their primary language is Kuranko. The primary religion practiced by the Kuranko 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