Affinity Group: Sub-Saharan African Peoples
Affinity Bloc: Sub-Saharan African
People Cluster: Bantu, Chewa-Sena
Language: Nyanja - (nya)
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Primary Religion: Ethnoreligion
Country: Malawi
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Population: 2,495,000
Global Population: 2,495,000
Progress of the Gospel: No Longer Unreached
Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: 5% or Greater but Less than 10% Evangelical
Overview: The Manganja Nyanja of Malawi, numbering 2,495,000, are No Longer Unreached. They are part of the Bantu, Chewa-Sena people cluster within the Sub-Saharan African affinity bloc. This people group is only found in Malawi. Their primary language is Nyanja. The primary religion practiced by the Manganja Nyanja 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
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