Affinity Group: Sub-Saharan African Peoples
Affinity Bloc: Sub-Saharan African
People Cluster: Sudanic
Language: Mbandja - (zmz)
Alternate Name(s): Mbanja, Mbandja, Mbanza
Primary Religion: Ethnoreligion
Country: Central African Republic
Also found in: Congo (Brazzaville); Congo (Kinshasa)
Population: 2,200
Global Population: 691,700
Progress of the Gospel: No Longer Unreached
Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: 2% or Greater but Less than 5% Evangelical
Overview: The Mbandza of Central African Republic, numbering 2,200, are No Longer Unreached. They are part of the Sudanic people cluster within the Sub-Saharan African affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 691,700 in 3 countries. Their primary language is Mbandja. The primary religion practiced by the Mbandza 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