Affinity Group: Sub-Saharan African Peoples
Affinity Bloc: Sub-Saharan African
People Cluster: Bantu, Chewa-Sena
Language: Nyanja - (nya)
Alternate Name(s): Chicheŵa, Chinyanja, Nyanja
Primary Religion: Ethnoreligion
Country: Zimbabwe
Also found in: Eswatini; Malawi; Mozambique; Tanzania; Zambia
Population: 761,000
Global Population: 10,700,100
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 761,000, 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 10,700,100 in 6 countries. Their primary language is Nyanja. The primary religion practiced by the Nyanja 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