Affinity Group: Sub-Saharan African Peoples
Affinity Bloc: Sub-Saharan African
People Cluster: Guinean
Language: Nzima - (nzi)
Alternate Name(s): Appolo, Nzima
Primary Religion: Ethnoreligion
Country: Cote d’Ivoire
Also found in: Ghana
Population: 128,000
Global Population: 657,000
Progress of the Gospel: No Longer Unreached
Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: 2% or Greater but Less than 5% Evangelical
Overview: The Nzema of Cote d’Ivoire, numbering 128,000, are No Longer Unreached. They are part of the Guinean people cluster within the Sub-Saharan African affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 657,000 in 2 countries. Their primary language is Nzima. The primary religion practiced by the Nzema 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