Affinity Group: Sub-Saharan African Peoples

Affinity Bloc: Sub-Saharan African

People Cluster: Gur

Language: Lama (Togo) - (las)

Alternate Name(s): Lima, Namba, Lamba

Primary Religion: Ethnoreligion - Animism

Country: Togo

Also found in: Benin

Population: 285,000

Global Population: 383,000

Progress of the Gospel: Engaged yet Unreached

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

Overview: The Lama of Togo, numbering 285,000, are Engaged yet Unreached. They are part of the Gur people cluster within the Sub-Saharan African affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 383,000 in 2 countries. Their primary language is Lama (Togo). The primary religion practiced by the Lama is animism, a religious worldview that natural physical entities--including animals, plants, and even inanimate objects--possess a spiritual essence.

Bible Translations: Available

Jesus Film: Available

Gospel Recordings: Available

Radio Broadcast: Not Available