Affinity Group: Sub-Saharan African Peoples

Affinity Bloc: Sub-Saharan African

People Cluster: Adamawa-Ubangi

Language: Ngbaka Ma’bo - (nbm)

Alternate Name(s): Ngbaka Mabo, Mbacca Pygmy

Primary Religion: Christianity - Non-Evangelical Protestant

Country: Congo

Also found in: Central African Republic; Congo, Democratic Republic of the

Population: 178,000

Global Population: 376,500

Progress of the Gospel: Engaged yet Unreached

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

Overview: The Bwaka of Congo, numbering 178,000, are Engaged yet Unreached. They are part of the Adamawa-Ubangi people cluster within the Sub-Saharan African affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 376,500 in 3 countries. Their primary language is Ngbaka Ma’bo. The primary religion practiced by the Bwaka is Non-Evangelical Protestantism, a collection of denominations typically more focused on issues of social justice than personal salvation.

Bible Translations: Available

Jesus Film: Not Available

Gospel Recordings: Available

Radio Broadcast: Not Available