Affinity Group: Sub-Saharan African Peoples
Affinity Bloc: Sub-Saharan African
People Cluster: Bantu, Central-Lakes
Language: Ikizu - (ikz)
Alternate Name(s): Shashi-Sizaki, Shashi, Sasi, Sizaki
Primary Religion: Ethnoreligion
Country: Tanzania
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Population: 215,000
Global Population: 215,000
Progress of the Gospel: Engaged yet Unreached
Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: Less than 2% Evangelical, No Active CP Activity
Overview: The Shashi-Sizaki of Tanzania, numbering 215,000, are Engaged yet Unreached. They are part of the Bantu, Central-Lakes people cluster within the Sub-Saharan African affinity bloc. This people group is only found in Tanzania. Their primary language is Ikizu. The primary religion practiced by the Shashi-Sizaki 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: Not Available
Radio Broadcast: Not Available