Affinity Group: Sub-Saharan African Peoples

Affinity Bloc: Sub-Saharan African

People Cluster: Kru

Language: Bassa - (bsq)

Alternate Name(s):

Primary Religion: Ethnoreligion

Country: Liberia

Also found in: Sierra Leone

Population: 799,000

Global Population: 809,000

Progress of the Gospel: No Longer Unreached

Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: 10% or Greater Evangelical

Overview: The Bassa of Liberia, numbering 799,000, are No Longer Unreached. They are part of the Kru people cluster within the Sub-Saharan African affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 809,000 in 2 countries. Their primary language is Bassa. The primary religion practiced by the Bassa is ethnoreligion. Ethnoreligion is deeply rooted in a people's ethnic identity and conversion essentially equates to cultural assimilation.

Bible Translations: Available

Jesus Film: Available

Gospel Recordings: Available

Radio Broadcast: Not Available