Affinity Group: Sub-Saharan African Peoples

Affinity Bloc: Sub-Saharan African

People Cluster: Atlantic

Language: Mandjak - (mfv)

Alternate Name(s):

Primary Religion: Ethnoreligion

Country: Gambia

Also found in: France; Guinea-Bissau; Senegal

Population: 40,000

Global Population: 452,500

Progress of the Gospel: Engaged yet Unreached

Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: Less than 2% Evangelical, Dispersed CP Activity

Overview: The Mandyak of Gambia, numbering 40,000, are Engaged yet Unreached. They are part of the Atlantic people cluster within the Sub-Saharan African affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 452,500 in 4 countries. Their primary language is Mandjak. The primary religion practiced by the Mandyak 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