Affinity Group: Sub-Saharan African Peoples
Affinity Bloc: Sub-Saharan African
People Cluster: Bantu, Chewa-Sena
Language: Nyanja - (nya)
Alternate Name(s): Chewa
Primary Religion: Christianity
Country: Zambia
Also found in: Eswatini; Malawi; Mozambique; Tanzania; Zimbabwe
Population: 733,000
Global Population: 11,693,800
Progress of the Gospel: No Longer Unreached
Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: 10% or Greater Evangelical
Overview: The Western Nyanja of Zambia, numbering 733,000, are No Longer Unreached. They are part of the Bantu, Chewa-Sena people cluster within the Sub-Saharan African affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 11,693,800 in 6 countries. Their primary language is Nyanja. The primary religion practiced by the Western Nyanja is Christianity, an Abrahamic monotheistic religion based on the life and teachings of Jesus of Nazareth.
Bible Translations: Available
Jesus Film: Available
Gospel Recordings: Available
Radio Broadcast: Not Available