Affinity Group: Sub-Saharan African Peoples

Affinity Bloc: Sub-Saharan African

People Cluster: Bantu, Central-Congo

Language: Lega-Shabunda - (lea)

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Primary Religion: Ethnoreligion

Country: Congo (Kinshasa)

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Population: 1,245,000

Global Population: 1,245,000

Progress of the Gospel: No Longer Unreached

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

Overview: The Lega-Shabunda of Congo (Kinshasa), numbering 1,245,000, are No Longer Unreached. They are part of the Bantu, Central-Congo people cluster within the Sub-Saharan African affinity bloc. This people group is only found in Congo (Kinshasa). Their primary language is Lega-Shabunda. The primary religion practiced by the Lega-Shabunda is ethnoreligion. Ethnoreligion is deeply rooted in a people's ethnic identity and conversion essentially equates to cultural assimilation.

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Jesus Film: Available

Gospel Recordings: Available

Radio Broadcast: Not Available