Affinity Group: Sub-Saharan African Peoples

Affinity Bloc: Sub-Saharan African

People Cluster: Guinean

Language: Lelemi - (lef)

Alternate Name(s): Lelemi, Lefana

Primary Religion: Ethnoreligion

Country: Togo

Also found in: Ghana

Population: 8,800

Global Population: 84,800

Progress of the Gospel: No Longer Unreached

Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: 2% or Greater but Less than 5% Evangelical

Overview: The Buem of Togo, numbering 8,800, are No Longer Unreached. They are part of the Guinean people cluster within the Sub-Saharan African affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 84,800 in 2 countries. Their primary language is Lelemi. The primary religion practiced by the Buem 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