Affinity Group: Sub-Saharan African Peoples
Affinity Bloc: Sub-Saharan African
People Cluster: Mande
Language: Bissa - (bib)
Alternate Name(s):
Primary Religion: Ethnoreligion
Country: Ghana
Also found in: Burkina Faso; Cote d’Ivoire; Togo
Population: 233,000
Global Population: 1,099,000
Progress of the Gospel: Engaged yet Unreached
Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: Less than 2% Evangelical, Concentrated CP Activity
Overview: The Bisa of Ghana, numbering 233,000, are Engaged yet Unreached. They are part of the Mande people cluster within the Sub-Saharan African affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 1,099,000 in 4 countries. Their primary language is Bissa. The primary religion practiced by the Bisa 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