Affinity Group: Sub-Saharan African Peoples

Affinity Bloc: Sub-Saharan African

People Cluster: Bantu, Chewa-Sena

Language: Chichewa - (nya)

Alternate Name(s): Chewa

Primary Religion: Christianity - Protestantism

Country: Zambia

Also found in: Eswatini; Malawi; Mozambique; Tanzania; Zimbabwe

Population: 815,000

Global Population: 11,235,700

Progress of the Gospel: No Longer Unreached

Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: 10% or Greater Evangelical

Overview: The Western Nyanja of Zambia, numbering 815,000, 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 Western 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