Affinity Group: Sub-Saharan African Peoples
Affinity Bloc: Sub-Saharan African
People Cluster: Yoruba
Language: Ede Ije - (ijj)
Alternate Name(s): Ọhọ̀rí, Ije, Ìjὲ, Holli-Djé, Hɔlí, Ede-Ijε, Ahori, Holi
Primary Religion: Christianity - Non-Evangelical Protestant
Country: Benin
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Population: 185,000
Global Population: 185,000
Progress of the Gospel: Engaged yet Unreached
Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: Less than 2% Evangelical, No Active CP Activity
Overview: The Ije of Benin, numbering 185,000, are Engaged yet Unreached. They are part of the Yoruba people cluster within the Sub-Saharan African affinity bloc. This people group is only found in Benin. Their primary language is Ede Ije. The primary religion practiced by the Ije is Non-Evangelical Protestantism, a collection of denominations typically more focused on issues of social justice than personal salvation.
Bible Translations: Available
Jesus Film: Not Available
Gospel Recordings: Available
Radio Broadcast: Not Available