Ega in Côte d'Ivoire

The Ega have only been reported in Côte d'Ivoire
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Main Language
Largest Religion
Christian
Evangelical
Progress
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Introduction / History

According to oral tradition, the Ega originated from Togo, from where they migrated as a result of internal conflicts.After several years of migration, they came to settle in their present location. Farming is their main occupation.


Where Are they Located?

The Ega are found in the Divo prefecture of Sassandra Region, south cental Cote dÍvoire.


What Are Their Beliefs?

The Ega believe that that the spirits of the dead arevery much with them and could visist them at anytime. This explains why they do not wash the dishes of their evening meal, as one of their dead could visit and if not finding food to eat ,could at least lick the dishes. The Ega however claim to have been converted to Chritianity. In time past, the would meet every 1st of January to worship the sacred forest. at Hermankono, their main centre. This practice they claim is now outdated.


What Are Their Needs?

Because of the presence of seven denominations among them, the Ega do not need any new denomination But the churches among them need spiritual revival. there is also the threat of islam, whose influence is represented by the exixtence of seven mosques (at the time of this research was done).


Prayer Points

Pray that Christian practice will be fully based on biblical truth rather than mixed with other beliefs.
Ask God to send spirit-filled teachers to the different denominations.
Pray that the gospel will be received with clear understanding.


Scripture Prayers for the Ega in Côte d'Ivoire.


People Name General Ega
People Name in Country Ega
Alternate Names Diés; Egwa
Population this Country 4,200
Population all Countries 4,200
Total Countries 1
Indigenous Yes
Progress Scale 4
Unreached No
Frontier People Group No
GSEC 4  (per PeopleGroups.org)
Pioneer Workers Needed
People ID 11720
ROP3 Code 102877
ROP25 Code 302275
ROP25 Name Ega
Country Côte d'Ivoire
Region Africa, West and Central
Continent Africa
10/40 Window No
Persecution Rank Not ranked
Location in Country Gôh-Djiboua District, Diés canton, Borondoukou village near Gly.   Source:  Ethnologue 2016
Country Côte d'Ivoire
Region Africa, West and Central
Continent Africa
10/40 Window No
Persecution Rank Not ranked
Location in Country Gôh-Djiboua District, Diés canton, Borondoukou village near Gly..   Source:  Ethnologue 2016

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Primary Religion: Christianity
Major Religion Percent
Buddhism
0.00 %
Christianity  (Evangelical 8.00 %)
70.00 %
Ethnic Religions
20.00 %
Hinduism
0.00 %
Islam
10.00 %
Non-Religious
0.00 %
Other / Small
0.00 %
Unknown
0.00 %
Primary Language Ega (4,200 speakers)
Language Code ega   Ethnologue Listing
Language Written Unknown
Total Languages 1
Primary Language Ega (4,200 speakers)
Language Code ega   Ethnologue Listing
Total Languages 1
People Groups Speaking Ega

Primary Language:  Ega

Bible Translation Status:  Translation Needed

Resource Type Resource Name Source
Audio Recordings Audio Bible teaching Global Recordings Network
Profile Source Action Missionnaire Interafricaine 
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