Affinity Group: Sub-Saharan African Peoples
Affinity Bloc: Sub-Saharan African
People Cluster: Atlantic
Language: Balanta-Kentohe - (ble)
Alternate Name(s):
Primary Religion: Ethnoreligion - Animism
Country: Guinea-Bissau
Also found in: Cabo Verde; Canada
Population: 516,000
Global Population: 573,090
Progress of the Gospel: Engaged yet Unreached
Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: Less than 2% Evangelical, No Active CP Activity
Overview: The Balanta of Guinea-Bissau, numbering 516,000, are Engaged yet Unreached. They are part of the Atlantic people cluster within the Sub-Saharan African affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 573,090 in 3 countries. Their primary language is Balanta-Kentohe. The primary religion practiced by the Balanta is animism, a religious worldview that natural physical entities--including animals, plants, and even inanimate objects--possess a spiritual essence.
Bible Translations: Available
Jesus Film: Available
Gospel Recordings: Available
Radio Broadcast: Not Available