Affinity Group: Sub-Saharan African Peoples
Affinity Bloc: Sub-Saharan African
People Cluster: Gur
Language: Láá Láá Bwamu - (bwj)
Alternate Name(s): Yere, LaaLaa, Ye
Primary Religion: Ethnoreligion
Country: Burkina Faso
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Population: 122,000
Global Population: 122,000
Progress of the Gospel: No Longer Unreached
Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: 2% or Greater but Less than 5% Evangelical
Overview: The Bwamu of Burkina Faso, numbering 122,000, are No Longer Unreached. They are part of the Gur people cluster within the Sub-Saharan African affinity bloc. This people group is only found in Burkina Faso. Their primary language is Láá Láá Bwamu. The primary religion practiced by the Bwamu 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
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Radio Broadcast: Not Available