Affinity Group: Sub-Saharan African Peoples
Affinity Bloc: Sub-Saharan African
People Cluster: Bantu, Central-South
Language: Lamba - (lam)
Alternate Name(s):
Primary Religion: Ethnoreligion
Country: Zambia
Also found in: Congo (Kinshasa)
Population: 439,000
Global Population: 480,500
Progress of the Gospel: No Longer Unreached
Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: 2% or Greater but Less than 5% Evangelical
Overview: The Lamba of Zambia, numbering 439,000, are No Longer Unreached. They are part of the Bantu, Central-South people cluster within the Sub-Saharan African affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 480,500 in 2 countries. Their primary language is Lamba. The primary religion practiced by the Lamba 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