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