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
Primary Religion: Ethnoreligion
Country: Cote d’Ivoire
Also found in: Burkina Faso; Mali
Population: 20,000
Global Population: 669,000
Progress of the Gospel: No Longer Unreached
Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: 10% or Greater Evangelical
Overview: The Black Bobo of Cote d’Ivoire, numbering 20,000, are No Longer 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