Affinity Group: Sub-Saharan African Peoples
Affinity Bloc: Sub-Saharan African
People Cluster: Bantu, Central-South
Language: Tumbuka - (tum)
Alternate Name(s): Thumbuka
Primary Religion: Ethnoreligion
Country: Malawi
Also found in: Tanzania; Zambia; Zimbabwe
Population: 1,595,000
Global Population: 3,599,500
Progress of the Gospel: Engaged yet Unreached
Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: Less than 2% Evangelical, No Active CP Activity
Overview: The Tumbuka of Malawi, numbering 1,595,000, are Engaged yet Unreached. They are part of the Bantu, Central-South people cluster within the Sub-Saharan African affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 3,599,500 in 4 countries. Their primary language is Tumbuka. The primary religion practiced by the Tumbuka is ethnoreligion. Ethnoreligion is deeply rooted in a people's ethnic identity and conversion essentially equates to cultural assimilation.
Bible Translations: Available
Jesus Film: Available
Gospel Recordings: Available
Radio Broadcast: Available