Affinity Group: Sub-Saharan African Peoples
Affinity Bloc: Sub-Saharan African
People Cluster: Bantu, Shona
Language: Shona - (sna)
Alternate Name(s):
Primary Religion: Christianity
Country: Zimbabwe
Also found in: Botswana; Canada; South Africa; Zambia
Population: 7,655,000
Global Population: 8,147,400
Progress of the Gospel: No Longer Unreached
Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: 10% or Greater Evangelical
Overview: The Shona of Zimbabwe, numbering 7,655,000, are No Longer Unreached. They are part of the Bantu, Shona people cluster within the Sub-Saharan African affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 8,147,400 in 5 countries. Their primary language is Shona. The primary religion practiced by the Shona 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: Available