Affinity Group: Sub-Saharan African Peoples

Affinity Bloc: Sub-Saharan African

People Cluster: Atlantic

Language: Badyara - (pbp)

Alternate Name(s): Gola; Badyaranke; Bigola; Pajade; Pajadinka, Pajade, Badyaranke, Bigola, Gola, Pajadinka

Primary Religion: Islam - Sunni

Country: Guinea

Also found in: Guinea-Bissau; Senegal

Population: 12,500

Global Population: 22,500

Progress of the Gospel: Unengaged and Unreached

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

Overview: The Badyara of Guinea, numbering 12,500, are Unengaged and Unreached. They are part of the Atlantic people cluster within the Sub-Saharan African affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 22,500 in 3 countries. Their primary language is Badyara. The primary religion practiced by the Badyara is Sunni Islam, the largest branch of Islam. Sunni Muslims follow the teachings of the Qur'an and consider the first four caliphs to be the rightful successors of Muhammad.

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