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