Affinity Group: Sub-Saharan African Peoples
Affinity Bloc: Sub-Saharan African
People Cluster: Bantu, Chewa-Sena
Language: Kunda - (kdn)
Alternate Name(s):
Primary Religion: Ethnoreligion
Country: Zambia
Also found in: Mozambique; Zimbabwe
Population: 83,000
Global Population: 342,000
Progress of the Gospel: No Longer Unreached
Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: 2% or Greater but Less than 5% Evangelical
Overview: The Chikunda of Zambia, numbering 83,000, 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 342,000 in 3 countries. Their primary language is Kunda. The primary religion practiced by the Chikunda 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: Not Available
Radio Broadcast: Not Available