Affinity Group: Sub-Saharan African Peoples

Affinity Bloc: Sub-Saharan African

People Cluster: Songhai

Language: Humburi Senni Songhay - (hmb)

Alternate Name(s): Kaadeno

Primary Religion: Islam - Folk Islam

Country: Burkina Faso

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Population: 6,500

Global Population: 6,500

Progress of the Gospel: Engaged yet Unreached

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

Overview: The Marense of Burkina Faso, numbering 6,500, are Engaged yet Unreached. They are part of the Songhai people cluster within the Sub-Saharan African affinity bloc. This people group is only found in Burkina Faso. Their primary language is Humburi Senni Songhay. The primary religion practiced by the Marense is Folk Islam, a syncretistic belief system that blends traditional elements of Islam with superstitious practices such as warding off spirits with incantations and magic amulets, and reciting verses of the Qur'an to bring about miraculous healings.

Bible Translations: Available

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Gospel Recordings: Available

Radio Broadcast: Not Available