Affinity Group: Sub-Saharan African Peoples
Affinity Bloc: Sub-Saharan African
People Cluster: Bantu, Central-South
Language: Bembe - (bmb)
Alternate Name(s): Ibembe
Primary Religion: Ethnoreligion
Country: Congo (Kinshasa)
Also found in: Tanzania
Population: 680,000
Global Population: 681,100
Progress of the Gospel: No Longer Unreached
Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: 2% or Greater but Less than 5% Evangelical
Overview: The Bembe of Congo (Kinshasa), numbering 680,000, are No Longer Unreached. They are part of the Bantu, Central-South people cluster within the Sub-Saharan African affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 681,100 in 2 countries. Their primary language is Bembe. The primary religion practiced by the Bembe 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: Not Available