Affinity Group: Sub-Saharan African Peoples
Affinity Bloc: Sub-Saharan African
People Cluster: Bantu, Central-Congo
Language: Bekwel - (bkw)
Alternate Name(s):
Primary Religion: Ethnoreligion
Country: Cameroon
Also found in: Congo (Brazzaville); Gabon
Population: 40,500
Global Population: 61,000
Progress of the Gospel: No Longer Unreached
Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: 5% or Greater but Less than 10% Evangelical
Overview: The Bakwele of Cameroon, numbering 40,500, are No Longer Unreached. They are part of the Bantu, Central-Congo people cluster within the Sub-Saharan African affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 61,000 in 3 countries. Their primary language is Bekwel. The primary religion practiced by the Bakwele 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