Affinity Group: Sub-Saharan African Peoples
Affinity Bloc: Sub-Saharan African
People Cluster: Bantu, Central-Congo
Language: Lingala - (lin)
Alternate Name(s):
Primary Religion: Ethnoreligion
Country: Angola
Also found in: Belgium; Canada; Central African Republic; Congo (Brazzaville); South Sudan; Uganda; United States
Population: 128,000
Global Population: 413,000
Progress of the Gospel: Engaged yet Unreached
Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: Less than 2% Evangelical, Concentrated CP Activity
Overview: The Lingala of Angola, numbering 128,000, are Engaged yet Unreached. They are part of the Bantu, Central-Congo people cluster within the Sub-Saharan African affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 413,000 in 8 countries. Their primary language is Lingala. The primary religion practiced by the Lingala 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