Affinity Group: Sub-Saharan African Peoples
Affinity Bloc: Sub-Saharan African
People Cluster: Guinean
Language: Lelemi - (lef)
Alternate Name(s): Lelemi, Lefana
Primary Religion: Ethnoreligion
Country: Togo
Also found in: Ghana
Population: 8,800
Global Population: 84,800
Progress of the Gospel: No Longer Unreached
Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: 2% or Greater but Less than 5% Evangelical
Overview: The Buem of Togo, numbering 8,800, are No Longer Unreached. They are part of the Guinean people cluster within the Sub-Saharan African affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 84,800 in 2 countries. Their primary language is Lelemi. The primary religion practiced by the Buem 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