Affinity Group: Sub-Saharan African Peoples
Affinity Bloc: Sub-Saharan African
People Cluster: Sudanic
Language: Mbandja - (zmz)
Alternate Name(s): Mbanza, Mbandja, Mbandza
Primary Religion: Christianity - Roman Catholicism
Country: Congo (Kinshasa)
Also found in: Central African Republic; Congo (Brazzaville)
Population: 672,000
Global Population: 691,700
Progress of the Gospel: Unengaged and Unreached
Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: Less than 2% Evangelical, No Active CP Activity
Overview: The Mbanja of Congo (Kinshasa), numbering 672,000, are Unengaged and Unreached. They are part of the Sudanic people cluster within the Sub-Saharan African affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 691,700 in 3 countries. Their primary language is Mbandja. The primary religion practiced by the Mbanja is Roman Catholicism, the largest branch of the Christian church and one of the oldest religious institutions in the world. Roman Catholicism teaches that it is the one true Church founded by Jesus Christ and that its bishops are the successors of Christ.
Bible Translations: Available
Jesus Film: Available
Gospel Recordings: Available
Radio Broadcast: Not Available