Idaasha people

Idàáshà
Idaasha homeland location (Green & Blue) in Benin
Total population
~200,000 (2016)
Regions with significant populations
 · Collines Department
Glazoué Arrondissement
Dassa Arrondissement
Religion
Christianity (Catholic & Protestant) · Yoruba religion · Islam

The Idaasha also spelt Idaaca, Idaaṣa and Idaaitsa are a group of the Yoruba people, situated in the central portions of the Collines Department of Benin, West Africa. They are based in and around the communities of Glazoué (Igbo Omina/Gbomina) and Dassa (Igbo Idaasha) both situated west of the Oueme River. Every year, the Idaasha organize a festival of arts and culture known as FACI (Festival des Arts et Cultures Idaasha) to celebrate their culture and heritage, themed Àshà Ìbílẹ̀ .

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