Affinity Group: Sub-Saharan African Peoples

Affinity Bloc: Sub-Saharan African

People Cluster: Bantu, Northwest

Language: French - (fra)

Alternate Name(s): Gehimba, Ghehimba, Ghehimbaka, Himba, Himbaka, Nsindak

Primary Religion: Ethnoreligion

Country: Gabon

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Population: 6,000

Global Population: 6,000

Progress of the Gospel: Engaged yet Unreached

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

Overview: The Simba of Gabon, numbering 6,000, are Engaged yet Unreached. They are part of the Bantu, Northwest people cluster within the Sub-Saharan African affinity bloc. This people group is only found in Gabon. Their primary language is French. The primary religion practiced by the Simba is ethnoreligion. Ethnoreligion is deeply rooted in a people's ethnic identity and conversion essentially equates to cultural assimilation.

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Jesus Film: Available

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Radio Broadcast: Available