Affinity Group: Sub-Saharan African Peoples

Affinity Bloc: Sub-Saharan African

People Cluster: Guinean

Language: Akan - (aka)

Alternate Name(s): Akan, Akim, Ashanti Twi

Primary Religion: Christianity - Protestantism

Country: Cote d’Ivoire

Also found in: Canada; Ghana; Liberia; Togo; United Kingdom

Population: 433,000

Global Population: 5,985,500

Progress of the Gospel: Engaged yet Unreached

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

Overview: The Ashanti of Cote d’Ivoire, numbering 433,000, are Engaged yet Unreached. They are part of the Guinean people cluster within the Sub-Saharan African affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 5,985,500 in 6 countries. Their primary language is Akan. The primary religion practiced by the Ashanti is Protestant Christianity, a tradition that emerged from the Protestant Reformation. Protestants reject the idea of papal supremacy, instead stressing the authority of scripture alone, justification by faith alone, and salvation through Christ alone.

Bible Translations: Available

Jesus Film: Available

Gospel Recordings: Not Available

Radio Broadcast: Not Available