Affinity Group: Sub-Saharan African Peoples
Affinity Bloc: Sub-Saharan African
People Cluster: Mande
Language: Northern Bobo Madaré - (bbo)
Alternate Name(s): Bobo Madare, Bobo Fing, Northern Bobo
Primary Religion: Ethnoreligion
Country: Burkina Faso
Also found in: Cote d’Ivoire; Mali
Population: 605,000
Global Population: 669,000
Progress of the Gospel: Engaged yet Unreached
Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: Less than 2% Evangelical, No Active CP Activity
Overview: The Black Bobo of Burkina Faso, numbering 605,000, are Engaged yet Unreached. They are part of the Mande people cluster within the Sub-Saharan African affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 669,000 in 3 countries. Their primary language is Northern Bobo Madaré. The primary religion practiced by the Black Bobo is ethnoreligion. Ethnoreligion is deeply rooted in a people's ethnic identity and conversion essentially equates to cultural assimilation.
Bible Translations: Available
Jesus Film: Not Available
Gospel Recordings: Available
Radio Broadcast: Not Available