Affinity Group: Sub-Saharan African Peoples
Affinity Bloc: Sub-Saharan African
People Cluster: Malinke-Bambara
Language: Bambara - (bam)
Alternate Name(s):
Primary Religion: Islam
Country: United States
Also found in: Burkina Faso; Cote d’Ivoire; France; Gambia; Guinea; Mali; Mauritania; Niger; Senegal
Population: 5,700
Global Population: 7,042,900
Progress of the Gospel: Engaged yet Unreached
Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: Less than 2% Evangelical, Concentrated CP Activity
Overview: The Bambara of United States, numbering 5,700, are Engaged yet Unreached. They are part of the Malinke-Bambara people cluster within the Sub-Saharan African affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 7,042,900 in 10 countries. Their primary language is Bambara. The primary religion practiced by the Bambara is Islam, a monotheistic religion built around the teachings of the Qur'an and of the prophet Muhammad.
Bible Translations: Available
Jesus Film: Available
Gospel Recordings: Available
Radio Broadcast: Not Available