Affinity Group: Sub-Saharan African Peoples
Affinity Bloc: Sub-Saharan African
People Cluster: Bantu, Central-South
Language: Yeyi - (yey)
Alternate Name(s): Kuba
Primary Religion: Ethnoreligion
Country: Botswana
Also found in: Namibia
Population: 51,000
Global Population: 58,300
Progress of the Gospel: Engaged yet Unreached
Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: Less than 2% Evangelical, Concentrated CP Activity
Overview: The Yeye of Botswana, numbering 51,000, are Engaged yet Unreached. They are part of the Bantu, Central-South people cluster within the Sub-Saharan African affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 58,300 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