Affinity Group: Sub-Saharan African Peoples
Affinity Bloc: Sub-Saharan African
People Cluster: Bantu, Central-South
Language: Lunda - (lun)
Alternate Name(s): Lunda
Primary Religion: Ethnoreligion
Country: Zambia
Also found in: Angola; Congo (Kinshasa)
Population: 331,000
Global Population: 926,000
Progress of the Gospel: Engaged yet Unreached
Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: Less than 2% Evangelical, No Active CP Activity
Overview: The Northwest Lunda of Zambia, numbering 331,000, are Engaged yet Unreached. They are part of the Bantu, Central-South people cluster within the Sub-Saharan African affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 926,000 in 3 countries. Their primary language is Lunda. The primary religion practiced by the Northwest Lunda 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