The Mbowe tribe is among the earliest settlers of Northern Barotselend, currently concentrated in Lukulu District. This is believed to ha been the entry point of the Luyana as they migrated from the Luba - Lunda empire. Led by Mwamba, the queen, this group established its heaquarters at Sangaulu, the Alui capital. The Kingship of the Alui is believed to have been established there and later moved to Lialui ( home of the Lui). Despite having been the pinnacle of the kingdom, today the Mbowes have been relegated to a minority grouping led by their Chief Imenda. Many settlers such as the Luvales and Mbundas who fled from wars in Angola were received by the Mbowes and allocated land in various places. The Mbowe are generally pastoral people with fishing as one of their subsidiary activities.
Scripture Prayers for the Mbowe in Zambia.
Profile Source: Anonymous |
People Name General | Mbowe |
People Name in Country | Mbowe |
Alternate Names | |
Population this Country | 900 |
Population all Countries | 900 |
Total Countries | 1 |
Indigenous | Yes |
Progress Scale | 4 ● |
Unreached | No |
Frontier People Group | No |
GSEC | 1 (per PeopleGroups.org) |
Pioneer Workers Needed | |
People ID | 13635 |
ROP3 Code | 106485 |
ROP25 Code | 305334 |
ROP25 Name | Mbowe |
Country | Zambia | ||
Region | Africa, East and Southern | ||
Continent | Africa | ||
10/40 Window | No | ||
National Bible Society | Website | ||
Persecution Rank | Not ranked | ||
Location in Country | North-Western province: Zambezi district; Western province: Lukulu district; Zambezi river area. Source: Ethnologue 2016 |
Country | Zambia |
Region | Africa, East and Southern |
Continent | Africa |
10/40 Window | No |
National Bible Society | Website |
Persecution Rank | Not ranked |
Location in Country | North-Western province: Zambezi district; Western province: Lukulu district; Zambezi river area.. Source: Ethnologue 2016 |
Primary Religion: | Ethnic Religions |
Major Religion ▲ | Percent |
---|---|
Buddhism |
0.00 %
|
Christianity (Evangelical 8.00 %) |
45.00 %
|
Ethnic Religions |
55.00 %
|
Hinduism |
0.00 %
|
Islam |
0.00 %
|
Non-Religious |
0.00 %
|
Other / Small |
0.00 %
|
Unknown |
0.00 %
|
Primary Language | Mbowe (900 speakers) |
Language Code | mxo Ethnologue Listing |
Language Written | Unknown |
Total Languages | 1 |
Primary Language | Mbowe (900 speakers) |
Language Code | mxo Ethnologue Listing |
Total Languages | 1 |
People Groups | Speaking Mbowe |
Primary Language: Mbowe
Bible Translation Status: Translation Started
Resource Type ▲ | Resource Name | Source |
---|---|---|
None reported |
Profile Source | Anonymous |
Data Sources | Data is compiled from various sources. Learn more. |