Affinity Group: Sub-Saharan African Peoples
Affinity Bloc: Sub-Saharan African
People Cluster: Guinean
Language: Aja (Benin) - (ajg)
Alternate Name(s): Aja, Hwe
Primary Religion: Ethnoreligion
Country: Benin
Also found in: Togo
Population: 587,000
Global Population: 852,000
Progress of the Gospel: No Longer Unreached
Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: 5% or Greater but Less than 10% Evangelical
Overview: The Adja of Benin, numbering 587,000, are No Longer Unreached. They are part of the Guinean people cluster within the Sub-Saharan African affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 852,000 in 2 countries. Their primary language is Aja (Benin). The primary religion practiced by the Adja 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