Affinity Group: Sub-Saharan African Peoples

Affinity Bloc: Sub-Saharan African

People Cluster: Adamawa-Ubangi

Language: Yakoma - (yky)

Alternate Name(s):

Primary Religion: Ethnoreligion

Country: Congo (Kinshasa)

Also found in: Central African Republic

Population: 19,500

Global Population: 202,500

Progress of the Gospel: Unengaged and Unreached

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

Overview: The Yakoma of Congo (Kinshasa), numbering 19,500, are Unengaged and Unreached. They are part of the Adamawa-Ubangi people cluster within the Sub-Saharan African affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 202,500 in 2 countries. Their primary language is Yakoma. The primary religion practiced by the Yakoma 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