Affinity Group: Sub-Saharan African Peoples
Affinity Bloc: Sub-Saharan African
People Cluster: Bantu, Central-South
Language: Yeyi - (yey)
Alternate Name(s): Yeyi
Primary Religion: Ethnoreligion
Country: Namibia
Also found in: Botswana
Population: 7,900
Global Population: 35,400
Progress of the Gospel: No Longer Unreached
Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: 2% or Greater but Less than 5% Evangelical
Overview: The Yeye of Namibia, numbering 7,900, are No Longer Unreached. They are part of the Bantu, Central-South people cluster within the Sub-Saharan African affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 35,400 in 2 countries. Their primary language is Yeyi. The primary religion practiced by the Yeye is ethnoreligion. Ethnoreligion is deeply rooted in a people's ethnic identity and conversion essentially equates to cultural assimilation.
Bible Translations: Available
Jesus Film: Not Available
Gospel Recordings: Available
Radio Broadcast: Not Available