Ica in Benin
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| People Name: | Ica |
| Country: | Benin |
| 10/40 Window: | Yes |
| Population: | 130,000 |
| World Population: | 130,000 |
| Primary Language: | Ede Ica |
| Primary Religion: | Ethnic Religions |
| Christian Adherents: | 6.00 % |
| Evangelicals: | 0.30 % |
| Scripture: | Portions |
| Ministry Resources: | Yes |
| Jesus Film: | No |
| Audio Recordings: | Yes |
| People Cluster: | Yoruba |
| Affinity Bloc: | Sub-Saharan Peoples |
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Introduction / History
The Ica, also known as Isha, are a small Yoruba subgroup. Unlike the Yoruba, who mainly live in Nigeria, the Ica are in Benin.
What Are Their Lives Like?
About two-thirds of the Ica are farmers. They grow peanuts, yams, corn, cassava, peppers, sesame, cashews, cospeas, soybeans, peas, pigeonpeas, fruits and cotton.
What Are Their Beliefs?
The Ica adhere to traditional religion, but they do have a Christian presence as well.
What Are Their Needs?
The Ica people need local medical facilities.
Prayer Points
Pray for Ica disciples who will make more disciples.
Pray for spiritual hunger that will drive the Ica people to seek and find the only savior.
Pray for an abundant crop for Ica farmers this year as a testimony of his power and goodness.
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