Affinity Group: Sub-Saharan African Peoples
Affinity Bloc: Sub-Saharan African
People Cluster: Adamawa-Ubangi
Language: West Central Banda - (bbp)
Alternate Name(s):
Primary Religion: Christianity - Non-Evangelical Protestantism
Country: South Sudan
Also found in: Central African Republic; Chad; Congo (Kinshasa)
Population: 23,500
Global Population: 455,500
Progress of the Gospel: Unengaged and Unreached
Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: Less than 2% Evangelical, No Active CP Activity
Overview: The Banda of South Sudan, numbering 23,500, are Unengaged and Unreached. They are part of the Adamawa-Ubangi people cluster within the Sub-Saharan African affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 455,500 in 4 countries. Their primary language is West Central Banda. The primary religion practiced by the Banda is Non-Evangelical Protestantism, a collection of denominations typically more focused on issues of social justice than personal salvation.
Bible Translations: Not Available
Jesus Film: Not Available
Gospel Recordings: Available
Radio Broadcast: Not Available