Mbangala is the same as Imbangala. They originated in the 1500s as a warrior society and became a mercenary soldiers in the 1600s-1800s. They were noted for their cruelty and cannibalism. The Mbangala recruited by capturing boys. Around 1617 the Portuguese colonists used them as mercenaries against the Ndongo Kingdom and neighboring tribes.
In the early 20th century Mbangala became the name for a specific ethnic group that lived in the former Kasanje Kingdom.
We know little about their lives in the 21st century, but they are probably farmers.
Though about half of the Mbangala people are marginally Roman Catholic, their hearts are with their traditional gods. Traditional African religion is an important part of their lives.
The Mbangala people need to put their faith entirely in Jesus Christ.
Pray for Mbangala Christian believers to disciple others who will disciple many more.
Pray for a Holy Spirit-driven revival that will break the power of sin and death in Mbangala communities.
Pray for the Lord to bring about the downfall of Mbangala spirit worship.
Scripture Prayers for the Mbangala in Angola.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Imbangala
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Profile Source: Joshua Project |
People Name General | Mbangala |
People Name in Country | Mbangala |
Alternate Names | Yongo |
Population this Country | 753,000 |
Population all Countries | 753,000 |
Total Countries | 1 |
Indigenous | Yes |
Progress Scale | 2 ● |
Unreached | No |
Frontier People Group | No |
GSEC | 1 (per PeopleGroups.org) |
Pioneer Workers Needed | |
People ID | 13617 |
ROP3 Code | 106459 |
Country | Angola | ||
Region | Africa, East and Southern | ||
Continent | Africa | ||
10/40 Window | No | ||
National Bible Society | Website | ||
Persecution Rank | Not ranked | ||
Location in Country | Northeast Malanje province; separate area south central, Canhica area; western Lunda Norte province; very small areas in eastern Uíge and northwestern Lunda Sul provinces; community in Luanda; Kela e Kambundi Katembu, Kahombo. Source: Ethnologue 2016 |
Country | Angola |
Region | Africa, East and Southern |
Continent | Africa |
10/40 Window | No |
National Bible Society | Website |
Persecution Rank | Not ranked |
Location in Country | Northeast Malanje province; separate area south central, Canhica area; western Lunda Norte province; very small areas in eastern Uíge and northwestern Lunda Sul provinces; community in Luanda; Kela e Kambundi Katembu, Kahombo.. Source: Ethnologue 2016 |
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Primary Religion: | Ethnic Religions |
Religion Subdivision: | Ancestor Worship |
Major Religion ▲ | Percent |
---|---|
Buddhism |
0.00 %
|
Christianity (Evangelical 1.50 %) |
50.00 %
|
Ethnic Religions |
50.00 %
|
Hinduism |
0.00 %
|
Islam |
0.00 %
|
Non-Religious |
0.00 %
|
Other / Small |
0.00 %
|
Unknown |
0.00 %
|
Primary Language | Mbangala |
Language Code | mxg Ethnologue Listing |
Language Written | Yes ScriptSource Listing |
Total Languages | 1 |
Primary Language | Mbangala |
Language Code | mxg Ethnologue Listing |
Total Languages | 1 |
People Groups | Speaking Mbangala |
Primary Language: Mbangala
Bible Translation ▲ | Status (Years) |
---|---|
Bible-Portions | Yes |
Bible-New Testament | Yes (2022) |
Bible-Complete | No |
Possible Print Bibles | |
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Amazon | |
World Bibles | |
Forum Bible Agencies | |
National Bible Societies | |
World Bible Finder | |
Virtual Storehouse |
Resource Type ▲ | Resource Name | Source |
---|---|---|
None reported |
Profile Source | Joshua Project |
Data Sources | Data is compiled from various sources. Learn more. |