Affinity Group: Sub-Saharan African Peoples

Affinity Bloc: Sub-Saharan African

People Cluster: Bantu, Central-South

Language: Mambwe-Lungu - (mgr)

Alternate Name(s):

Primary Religion: Ethnoreligion

Country: Zambia

Also found in: Tanzania

Population: 238,000

Global Population: 785,000

Progress of the Gospel: Engaged yet Unreached

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

Overview: The Mambwe-Lungu of Zambia, numbering 238,000, are Engaged yet Unreached. They are part of the Bantu, Central-South people cluster within the Sub-Saharan African affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 785,000 in 2 countries. Their primary language is Mambwe-Lungu. The primary religion practiced by the Mambwe-Lungu 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