Affinity Group: Sub-Saharan African Peoples

Affinity Bloc: Sub-Saharan African

People Cluster: Bantu, Central-South

Language: Bembe - (bmb)

Alternate Name(s): Ibembe, Ebeembe, Beembe

Primary Religion: Ethnoreligion

Country: Tanzania

Also found in: Congo, Democratic Republic of the

Population: 1,200

Global Population: 693,200

Progress of the Gospel: No Longer Unreached

Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: 10% or Greater Evangelical

Overview: The Bembe of Tanzania, numbering 1,200, 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 693,200 in 2 countries. Their primary language is Bembe. The primary religion practiced by the Bembe is ethnoreligion, consisting of practices deeply rooted in this groups ethnic identity.

Bible Translations: Available

Jesus Film: Available

Gospel Recordings: Available

Radio Broadcast: Not Available