Affinity Group: Sub-Saharan African Peoples
Affinity Bloc: Sub-Saharan African
People Cluster: Bantu, Cameroon-Bamileke
Language: Yamba - (yam)
Alternate Name(s): Bebaroe, Boenga Ko, Kakayamba, Mbem, Mbubem, Muzok, Swe'nga, "Kaka" (pej.)
Primary Religion: Ethnoreligion
Country: Cameroon
Also found in: Nigeria
Population: 145,000
Global Population: 167,500
Progress of the Gospel: No Longer Unreached
Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: 10% or Greater Evangelical
Overview: The Yamba of Cameroon, numbering 145,000, are No Longer Unreached. They are part of the Bantu, Cameroon-Bamileke people cluster within the Sub-Saharan African affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 167,500 in 2 countries. Their primary language is Yamba. The primary religion practiced by the Yamba 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