Affinity Group: Sub-Saharan African Peoples

Affinity Bloc: Sub-Saharan African

People Cluster: Fulani / Fulbe

Language: Fulfulde, Maasina - (ffm)

Alternate Name(s): Masina

Primary Religion: Islam - Folk

Country: Burkina Faso

Also found in: Cote d’Ivoire; Ghana; Mali; Mauritania

Population: 12,500

Global Population: 1,605,800

Progress of the Gospel: No Longer Unreached

Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: 5% or Greater but Less than 10% Evangelical

Overview: The Fulfulde Masina of Burkina Faso, numbering 12,500, are No Longer Unreached. They are part of the Fulani / Fulbe people cluster within the Sub-Saharan African affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 1,605,800 in 5 countries. Their primary language is Fulfulde, Maasina. The primary religion practiced by the Fulfulde Masina is folk Islam, a syncretistic belief system that blends traditional elements of Islam with superstitious practices such as warding off spirits with incantations and magic amulets, and reciting verses of the Qur'an to bring about miraculous healings.

Bible Translations: Available

Jesus Film: Available

Gospel Recordings: Available

Radio Broadcast: Not Available