Affinity Group: Sub-Saharan African Peoples

Affinity Bloc: Sub-Saharan African

People Cluster: Bantu, Northwest

Language: Koonzime - (ozm)

Alternate Name(s): Koonzime, Nzime; Koonzime, Bajwee, Djimu, Nzime

Primary Religion: Christianity - Non-Evangelical Protestant

Country: Cameroon

Also found in: Congo

Population: 57,500

Global Population: 63,000

Progress of the Gospel: Engaged yet Unreached

Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: Less than 2% Evangelical, No Active CP Activity

Overview: The Dzem of Cameroon, numbering 57,500, are Engaged yet Unreached. They are part of the Bantu, Northwest people cluster within the Sub-Saharan African affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 63,000 in 2 countries. Their primary language is Koonzime. The primary religion practiced by the Dzem is Non-Evangelical Protestantism, a collection of denominations typically more focused on issues of social justice than personal salvation.

Bible Translations: Available

Jesus Film: Not Available

Gospel Recordings: Available

Radio Broadcast: Not Available