Affinity Group: Sub-Saharan African Peoples

Affinity Bloc: Sub-Saharan African

People Cluster: Bantu, Northwest

Language: Koonzime - (ozm)

Alternate Name(s): Koonzime, Nzime; Koonzime, Bajwee, Djimu, Nzime

Primary Religion: Christianity - Protestantism

Country: Cameroon

Also found in: Congo

Population: 59,000

Global Population: 64,600

Progress of the Gospel: Engaged yet Unreached

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

Overview: The Dzem of Cameroon, numbering 59,000, are Engaged yet Unreached. They are part of the Bantu, Northwest people cluster within the Sub-Saharan African affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 64,600 in 2 countries. Their primary language is Koonzime. The primary religion practiced by the Dzem 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: Not Available

Gospel Recordings: Available

Radio Broadcast: Not Available