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