Affinity Group: Sub-Saharan African Peoples

Affinity Bloc: Sub-Saharan African

People Cluster: Bantu, Central-South

Language: Tonga (Zambia) - (toi)

Alternate Name(s): Tonga, Batonga, Chitonga, Zambezi. Dialects: Chitonga, Leya, Toka, We.

Primary Religion: Ethnoreligion

Country: Zimbabwe

Also found in: Zambia

Population: 217,000

Global Population: 252,000

Progress of the Gospel: Engaged yet Unreached

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

Overview: The Toka of Zimbabwe, numbering 217,000, 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 252,000 in 2 countries. Their primary language is Tonga (Zambia). The primary religion practiced by the Toka 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