Affinity Group: Sub-Saharan African Peoples
Affinity Bloc: Sub-Saharan African
People Cluster: Gur
Language: Kasem - (xsm)
Alternate Name(s): Awuna
Primary Religion: Ethnoreligion
Country: Burkina Faso
Also found in: Ghana
Population: 253,000
Global Population: 434,000
Progress of the Gospel: Unengaged and Unreached
Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: Less than 2% Evangelical, Concentrated CP Activity
Overview: The Kasena of Burkina Faso, numbering 253,000, are Unengaged and Unreached. They are part of the Gur people cluster within the Sub-Saharan African affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 434,000 in 2 countries. Their primary language is Kasem. The primary religion practiced by the Kasena 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