Affinity Group: Sub-Saharan African Peoples

Affinity Bloc: Sub-Saharan African

People Cluster: Bantu, Cameroon-Bamileke

Language: Lamnso’ - (lns)

Alternate Name(s): Panso, Banso, Nso, Lamso

Primary Religion: Ethnoreligion - Animism

Country: Nigeria

Also found in: Cameroon

Population: 6,700

Global Population: 388,700

Progress of the Gospel: No Longer Unreached

Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: 5% or Greater but Less than 10% Evangelical

Overview: The Lam-nso of Nigeria, numbering 6,700, are No Longer Unreached. They are part of the Bantu, Cameroon-Bamileke people cluster within the Sub-Saharan African affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 388,700 in 2 countries. Their primary language is Lamnso’. The primary religion practiced by the Lam-nso is animism, a religious worldview that natural physical entities--including animals, plants, and even inanimate objects--possess a spiritual essence.

Bible Translations: Available

Jesus Film: Available

Gospel Recordings: Available

Radio Broadcast: Not Available