The Busanga (or Bisa) are a large ethnic group centered in Burkina Faso. Their homeland is Burkina Faso's southeast region, with some settlements in Côte d’Ivoire, northern Togo and Ghana. While details of their history are unclear, they may have entered their present location as early as the 14th century.
The Busanga live by subsistence farming, raising millet, maize, rice and peanuts. They sell cotton and vegetables for cash.
Though there are some Christians among them, the Busanga people of Côte d'Ivoire have largely put their faith in the spirit world. The traditional religions of their ancestors still hold sway.
Since 1980, primary education has advanced. Roughly two thirds of the schools in the region have been built since then. However, less than one third of the boys, and one fourth of the girls, are enrolled in school.
Pray for the Lord to show himself powerful among the Busanga people in Côte d'Ivoire, putting to rest their faith in ancient spirits.
Pray for African disciples to teach Christ to the Busanga people.
Pray for a soon-coming movement to Christ that will bless the Busanga people in every way.
Scripture Prayers for the Busanga in Côte d'Ivoire.
Profile Source: Joshua Project |
People Name General | Busanga |
People Name in Country | Busanga |
Alternate Names | Bisa; Biza; Bokhobaru; Bokobaru; Busa; Busansi; Wiza; Zogbe |
Population this Country | 152,000 |
Population all Countries | 1,150,000 |
Total Countries | 4 |
Indigenous | No |
Progress Scale | 4 ● |
Unreached | No |
Frontier People Group | No |
GSEC | 1 (per PeopleGroups.org) |
Pioneer Workers Needed | |
People ID | 11042 |
ROP3 Code | 101797 |
ROP25 Code | 301518 |
ROP25 Name | Busansi (Bisa, Bissa) |
Country | Côte d'Ivoire | ||
Region | Africa, West and Central | ||
Continent | Africa | ||
10/40 Window | No | ||
Persecution Rank | Not ranked |
Country | Côte d'Ivoire |
Region | Africa, West and Central |
Continent | Africa |
10/40 Window | No |
Persecution Rank | Not ranked |
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Primary Religion: | Ethnic Religions |
Major Religion ▲ | Percent |
---|---|
Buddhism |
0.00 %
|
Christianity (Evangelical 6.00 %) |
23.00 %
|
Ethnic Religions |
47.00 %
|
Hinduism |
0.00 %
|
Islam |
30.00 %
|
Non-Religious |
0.00 %
|
Other / Small |
0.00 %
|
Unknown |
0.00 %
|
Primary Language | Bisa (152,000 speakers) |
Language Code | bib Ethnologue Listing |
Language Written | Yes ScriptSource Listing |
Total Languages | 1 |
Primary Language | Bisa (152,000 speakers) |
Language Code | bib Ethnologue Listing |
Total Languages | 1 |
People Groups | Speaking Bisa |
Primary Language: Bisa
Bible Translation ▲ | Status (Years) |
---|---|
Bible-Portions | Yes (1996) |
Bible-New Testament | Yes (2000-2008) |
Bible-Complete | No |
FCBH NT (www.bible.is) | Online |
YouVersion NT (www.bible.com) | Online |
Possible Print Bibles | |
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Amazon | |
World Bibles | |
Forum Bible Agencies | |
National Bible Societies | |
World Bible Finder | |
Virtual Storehouse |
Resource Type ▲ | Resource Name | Source |
---|---|---|
Audio Recordings | Audio Bible teaching | Global Recordings Network |
Film / Video | God's Story video | God's Story |
Film / Video | Jesus Film: view in Bisa | Jesus Film Project |
Film / Video | LUMO film of Gospels | Bible Media Group/LUMO |
Film / Video | World Christian Videos | World Christian Videos |
General | Bible for Children | Bible for Children |
General | Faith Comes By Hearing - Bible in text or audio or video | Faith Comes by Hearing |
General | Scripture Earth Gospel resources links | Scripture Earth |
General | YouVersion Bible versions in text and/or audio | YouVersion Bibles |
Mobile App | Android Bible app: Bisa | YouVersion Bibles |
Mobile App | Download audio Bible app from Google Play Store | Faith Comes by Hearing |
Mobile App | iOS Bible app: Bisa | YouVersion Bibles |
Photo Source | Copyrighted © 2024 International Mission Board-SBC All rights reserved. Used with permission |
Profile Source | Joshua Project |
Data Sources | Data is compiled from various sources. Learn more. |