Neyo in Côte d'Ivoire
Photo Source:
Cuyene - Wikimedia
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Map Source:
People Group location: IMB. Map geography: ESRI / GMI. Map design: Joshua Project.
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| People Name: | Neyo |
| Country: | Côte d'Ivoire |
| 10/40 Window: | No |
| Population: | 19,000 |
| World Population: | 19,000 |
| Primary Language: | Neyo |
| Primary Religion: | Ethnic Religions |
| Christian Adherents: | 3.00 % |
| Evangelicals: | 1.00 % |
| Scripture: | Portions |
| Ministry Resources: | Yes |
| Jesus Film: | No |
| Audio Recordings: | Yes |
| People Cluster: | Kru |
| Affinity Bloc: | Sub-Saharan Peoples |
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Introduction / History
The Néyo migrated from Liberia and first settled in the western part of Côte d'Ivoire. Fighting and warfare drove them to settle in their present location. They are located in the Sassandra Sub Prefecture of Côte d'Ivoire. Most of their 24 villages are along the seacoast.
What Are Their Lives Like?
Their economy is based on agriculture. They were formally fishermen but had to abandon this occupation as a result of competition with Ghanaian fishermen.
What Are Their Beliefs?
The Néyo are mostly animists. Each family worships a particular spirit which they believe protects them and assures them of good fortune. Each village also worships a particular deity. The Néyo worship a spirit as their overall deity, whom they believe protects every Néyo from drowning. There are evangelical churches among the Néyo. However, the members are mostly from other people groups.
What Are Their Needs?
They need basic amenities such as electricity, fresh pipe-borne water, schools and hospitals.
Prayer Points
Pray for the clear proclamation of the gospel among them leading to a movement to Christ. Pray that God will give a missionary vision to the evangelical churches working among them, so they could focus on the Néyo.