Affinity Group: Sub-Saharan African Peoples
Affinity Bloc: Sub-Saharan African
People Cluster: Gur
Language: Biali - (beh)
Alternate Name(s): Bialaba
Primary Religion: Ethnoreligion
Country: Burkina Faso
Also found in: Benin
Population: 3,500
Global Population: 191,500
Progress of the Gospel: No Longer Unreached
Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: 2% or Greater but Less than 5% Evangelical
Overview: The Berba of Burkina Faso, numbering 3,500, are No Longer Unreached. They are part of the Gur people cluster within the Sub-Saharan African affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 191,500 in 2 countries. Their primary language is Biali. The primary religion practiced by the Berba 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