Affinity Group: Sub-Saharan African Peoples
Affinity Bloc: Sub-Saharan African
People Cluster: Bantu, Chewa-Sena
Language: Chichewa - (nya)
Alternate Name(s):
Primary Religion: Christianity - Protestantism
Country: Eswatini
Also found in: Malawi; Mozambique; Tanzania; Zambia; Zimbabwe
Population: 7,200
Global Population: 11,235,700
Progress of the Gospel: No Longer Unreached
Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: 2% or Greater but Less than 5% Evangelical
Overview: The Nyanja of Eswatini, numbering 7,200, are No Longer Unreached. They are part of the Bantu, Chewa-Sena people cluster within the Sub-Saharan African affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 11,235,700 in 6 countries. Their primary language is Chichewa. The primary religion practiced by the Nyanja is Protestant Christianity, a tradition that emerged from the Protestant Reformation. Protestants reject the idea of papal supremacy, instead stressing the authority of scripture alone, justification by faith alone, and salvation through Christ alone.
Bible Translations: Available
Jesus Film: Available
Gospel Recordings: Available
Radio Broadcast: Not Available