Affinity Group: Sub-Saharan African Peoples
Affinity Bloc: Sub-Saharan African
People Cluster: Kru
Language: Kouya - (kyf)
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Primary Religion: Ethnoreligion
Country: Cote d’Ivoire
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Population: 193,000
Global Population: 193,000
Progress of the Gospel: Engaged yet Unreached
Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: Less than 2% Evangelical, Concentrated CP Activity
Overview: The Kouya of Cote d’Ivoire, numbering 193,000, are Engaged yet Unreached. They are part of the Kru people cluster within the Sub-Saharan African affinity bloc. This people group is only found in Cote d’Ivoire. Their primary language is Kouya. The primary religion practiced by the Kouya 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