Affinity Group: Sub-Saharan African Peoples
Affinity Bloc: Sub-Saharan African
People Cluster: Bantu, Central-South
Language: Yombe - (yom)
Alternate Name(s):
Primary Religion: Ethnoreligion
Country: Angola
Also found in: Congo (Brazzaville); Congo (Kinshasa)
Population: 86,500
Global Population: 2,100,500
Progress of the Gospel: Unengaged and Unreached
Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: Less than 2% Evangelical, No Active CP Activity
Overview: The Yombe of Angola, numbering 86,500, are Unengaged and Unreached. They are part of the Bantu, Central-South people cluster within the Sub-Saharan African affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 2,100,500 in 3 countries. Their primary language is Yombe. The primary religion practiced by the Yombe 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