Quick facts about the Gana

• Location: Mali
• Also Known As: Ganadougou
• Status: NOT Engaged by IMB
• Population: 80,000
• Primary Religion: African Traditional Religion mixed with Islam
• Number of Christians: 2
• Language: Bambara

• A blended culture of Fulani, Senufo and Bambara
• Very independent people
• Consider themselves to be culturally distinct from the Bambara

Pray that the Gana would not be so independent that they would not see their need for God.

Learn more about the Gana!

The Gana live in about 120 villages in southern Mali.  At present, there are only 2 known believers among the Gana.  There is some evangelical work in a few of the Gana villages, but most are still without a Gospel witness.   There is a Gospel radio broadcast in the area.  They speak a form of Bambara, which has many resources, even though it is not their heart language.