Affinity Group: Sub-Saharan African Peoples

Affinity Bloc: Sub-Saharan African

People Cluster: Bantu, Central-Tanzania

Language: Nyiha (Malawi) - (nyr)

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Primary Religion: Ethnoreligion

Country: Malawi

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Population: 25,500

Global Population: 25,500

Progress of the Gospel: Unengaged and Unreached

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

Overview: The Wandya of Malawi, numbering 25,500, are Unengaged and Unreached. They are part of the Bantu, Central-Tanzania people cluster within the Sub-Saharan African affinity bloc. This people group is only found in Malawi. Their primary language is Nyiha (Malawi). The primary religion practiced by the Wandya is ethnoreligion. Ethnoreligion is deeply rooted in a people's ethnic identity and conversion essentially equates to cultural assimilation.

Bible Translations: Available

Jesus Film: Not Available

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Radio Broadcast: Not Available