Affinity Group: Sub-Saharan African Peoples

Affinity Bloc: Sub-Saharan African

People Cluster: Bantu, Chewa-Sena

Language: Chichewa - (nya)

Alternate Name(s):

Primary Religion: Christianity - Non-Evangelical Protestant

Country: Eswatini

Also found in: Malawi; Mozambique; Tanzania; Zambia; Zimbabwe

Population: 7,100

Global Population: 10,980,100

Progress of the Gospel: No Longer Unreached

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

Overview: The Nyanja of Eswatini, numbering 7,100, 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 10,980,100 in 6 countries. Their primary language is Chichewa. The primary religion practiced by the Nyanja is Non-Evangelical Protestantism, a collection of denominations typically more focused on issues of social justice than personal salvation.

Bible Translations: Available

Jesus Film: Available

Gospel Recordings: Available

Radio Broadcast: Not Available