Affinity Group: Sub-Saharan African Peoples

Affinity Bloc: Sub-Saharan African

People Cluster: Bantu, Central-Congo

Language: Fang (Equatorial Guinea) - (fan)

Alternate Name(s): Ntum, Pahouin, Ahouin, Ntum

Primary Religion: Christianity - Protestantism

Country: Sao Tome and Principe

Also found in: Cameroon; Congo; Equatorial Guinea; Gabon; United States

Population: 3,500

Global Population: 2,285,850

Progress of the Gospel: Engaged yet Unreached

Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: Less than 2% Evangelical, No Active CP Activity

Overview: The Fang of Sao Tome and Principe, numbering 3,500, are Engaged yet Unreached. They are part of the Bantu, Central-Congo people cluster within the Sub-Saharan African affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 2,285,850 in 6 countries. Their primary language is Fang (Equatorial Guinea). The primary religion practiced by the Fang is Protestant Christianity, a tradition that emerged from the Protestant Reformation. Protestants reject the idea of papal supremacy, instead stressing the authority of scripture alone, justification by faith alone, and salvation through Christ alone.

Bible Translations: Available

Jesus Film: Available

Gospel Recordings: Available

Radio Broadcast: Not Available