Affinity Group: Sub-Saharan African Peoples
Affinity Bloc: Sub-Saharan African
People Cluster: Bantu, Makua-Yao
Language: Makhuwa-Meetto - (mgh)
Alternate Name(s):
Primary Religion: Ethnoreligion
Country: Zimbabwe
Also found in: Comoros; Mayotte; Mozambique; Tanzania
Population: 15,500
Global Population: 2,291,400
Progress of the Gospel: Engaged yet Unreached
Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: Less than 2% Evangelical, No Active CP Activity
Overview: The Makua of Zimbabwe, numbering 15,500, are Engaged yet Unreached. They are part of the Bantu, Makua-Yao people cluster within the Sub-Saharan African affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 2,291,400 in 5 countries. Their primary language is Makhuwa-Meetto. The primary religion practiced by the Makua is ethnoreligion. Ethnoreligion is deeply rooted in a people's ethnic identity and conversion essentially equates to cultural assimilation.
Bible Translations: Available
Jesus Film: Not Available
Gospel Recordings: Available
Radio Broadcast: Not Available