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

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Gospel Recordings: Available

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