Affinity Group: Sub-Saharan African Peoples
Affinity Bloc: Sub-Saharan African
People Cluster: Bantu, Central-South
Language: Bembe - (bmb)
Alternate Name(s): Beembe, Ebeembe, Ibembe
Primary Religion: Ethnoreligion
Country: Tanzania
Also found in: Congo (Kinshasa)
Population: 1,100
Global Population: 681,100
Progress of the Gospel: No Longer Unreached
Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: 10% or Greater Evangelical
Overview: The Bembe of Tanzania, numbering 1,100, 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 681,100 in 2 countries. Their primary language is Bembe. The primary religion practiced by the Bembe 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