Ovimbundu, Umbundu in Angola
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| People Name: | Ovimbundu, Umbundu |
| Country: | Angola |
| 10/40 Window: | No |
| Population: | 8,895,000 |
| World Population: | 8,900,300 |
| Primary Language: | Umbundu |
| Primary Religion: | Christianity |
| Christian Adherents: | 96.60 % |
| Evangelicals: | 26.96 % |
| Scripture: | Complete Bible |
| Ministry Resources: | Yes |
| Jesus Film: | Yes |
| Audio Recordings: | Yes |
| People Cluster: | Bantu, Central-Southwest |
| Affinity Bloc: | Sub-Saharan Peoples |
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Introduction / History
The Ovimbundus are also called Umbundu. They are a dominant group in Angola, but their population is smaller in Namibia.
What Are Their Lives Like?
An Ovimbundu household includes a male head, his wives, and dependent children.
Men grow corn and beans, but they also hunt for wild game. Some are professional game hunters. Most Umbundu families have livestock, especially chickens.
What Are Their Beliefs?
They are a Christianized people, mostly Roman Catholic or Evangelical.
What Are Their Needs?
They need more hospitals and schools. When people rely solely on subsistence agriculture, they will always live on the margin.
Prayer Points
Pray for the Lord to guide Umbundu leaders in improving their economy.
Pray for their physical and spiritual needs to be met.
Pray for the Holy Spirit to bring a mighty revival to Umbundu families and churches.
Pray that soon Umbundu disciples will make more disciples.