Affinity Group: Sub-Saharan African Peoples
Affinity Bloc: Sub-Saharan African
People Cluster: Mande
Language: Mende (Sierra Leone) - (men)
Alternate Name(s):
Primary Religion: Ethnoreligion
Country: Sierra Leone
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Population: 82,000
Global Population: 82,000
Progress of the Gospel: Engaged yet Unreached
Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: Less than 2% Evangelical, No Active CP Activity
Overview: The Banta Mende of Sierra Leone, numbering 82,000, are Engaged yet Unreached. They are part of the Mande people cluster within the Sub-Saharan African affinity bloc. This people group is only found in Sierra Leone. Their primary language is Mende (Sierra Leone). The primary religion practiced by the Banta Mende 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