Affinity Group: Sub-Saharan African Peoples
Affinity Bloc: Sub-Saharan African
People Cluster: Bantu, Cameroon-Bamileke
Language: Bum - (bmv)
Alternate Name(s): Bom
Primary Religion: Christianity - Other / Marginal
Country: Cameroon
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Population: 35,000
Global Population: 35,000
Progress of the Gospel: No Longer Unreached
Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: 5% or Greater but Less than 10% Evangelical
Overview: The Bum of Cameroon, numbering 35,000, are No Longer Unreached. They are part of the Bantu, Cameroon-Bamileke people cluster within the Sub-Saharan African affinity bloc. This people group is only found in Cameroon. Their primary language is Bum. The primary religion practiced by the Bum is marginal Christianity, a form of religion with roots in Christianity but not theologically Christian.
Bible Translations: Available
Jesus Film: Available
Gospel Recordings: Available
Radio Broadcast: Not Available