Affinity Group: Sub-Saharan African Peoples

Affinity Bloc: Sub-Saharan African

People Cluster: Bantu, Chewa-Sena

Language: Chichewa - (nya)

Alternate Name(s): Chichewa, Chinyanja, Nyanja

Primary Religion: Ethnoreligion

Country: Zimbabwe

Also found in: Eswatini; Malawi; Mozambique; Tanzania; Zambia

Population: 791,000

Global Population: 11,235,700

Progress of the Gospel: Engaged yet Unreached

Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: Less than 2% Evangelical, No Active CP Activity

Overview: The Nyanja of Zimbabwe, numbering 791,000, are Engaged yet Unreached. They are part of the Bantu, Chewa-Sena people cluster within the Sub-Saharan African affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 11,235,700 in 6 countries. Their primary language is Chichewa. The primary religion practiced by the Nyanja is ethnoreligion, consisting of practices deeply rooted in this groups ethnic identity.

Bible Translations: Available

Jesus Film: Available

Gospel Recordings: Available

Radio Broadcast: Not Available