Affinity Group: Sub-Saharan African Peoples

Affinity Bloc: Sub-Saharan African

People Cluster: Adamawa-Ubangi

Language: Ngbaka Ma'bo - (nbm)

Alternate Name(s): Bwaka

Primary Religion: Ethnoreligion

Country: Central African Republic

Also found in: Congo (Brazzaville); Congo (Kinshasa)

Population: 160,000

Global Population: 372,000

Progress of the Gospel: Engaged yet Unreached

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

Overview: The Ngbaka Mabo of Central African Republic, numbering 160,000, are Engaged yet Unreached. They are part of the Adamawa-Ubangi people cluster within the Sub-Saharan African affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 372,000 in 3 countries. Their primary language is Ngbaka Ma'bo. The primary religion practiced by the Ngbaka Mabo is ethnoreligion. Ethnoreligion is deeply rooted in a people's ethnic identity and conversion essentially equates to cultural assimilation.

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