Affinity Group: Sub-Saharan African Peoples

Affinity Bloc: Sub-Saharan African

People Cluster: Malinke

Language: Kuranko - (knk)

Alternate Name(s): Koranko, Kouranko

Primary Religion: Ethnoreligion

Country: Sierra Leone

Also found in: Guinea

Population: 469,000

Global Population: 600,000

Progress of the Gospel: Engaged yet Unreached

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

Overview: The Kuranko of Sierra Leone, numbering 469,000, are Engaged yet Unreached. They are part of the Malinke people cluster within the Sub-Saharan African affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 600,000 in 2 countries. Their primary language is Kuranko. The primary religion practiced by the Kuranko 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