Affinity Group: Sub-Saharan African Peoples

Affinity Bloc: Sub-Saharan African

People Cluster: Bantu, Central-Tanzania

Language: Lambya - (lai)

Alternate Name(s):

Primary Religion: Ethnoreligion

Country: Zambia

Also found in: Malawi; Tanzania

Population: 22,000

Global Population: 216,500

Progress of the Gospel: No Longer Unreached

Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: 2% or Greater but Less than 5% Evangelical

Overview: The Lambya of Zambia, numbering 22,000, are No Longer Unreached. They are part of the Bantu, Central-Tanzania people cluster within the Sub-Saharan African affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 216,500 in 3 countries. Their primary language is Lambya. The primary religion practiced by the Lambya 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