People
Who they are
The Otammari, also called Batammariba, live in northwestern Benin and northeastern Togo. In Koutammakou, their earthen houses have towers and are called takienta in the singular and sikien in the plural. These houses reflect the people’s social organization.
The name Batammariba means “those who shape the earth” in Ditammari. The villages bring together homes, cultivated fields and ceremonial sites.
Where they live
2
Countries
233K
World population
| Country | Share of the people | Population |
|---|---|---|
Benin Partially reached
|
79.3%
|
180.000 |
Togo Partially reached
|
20.7%
|
47.000 |
How they live
Koutammakou is a farming society. In each village, houses stand close to the fields and the places where the people hold their ceremonies.
What they believe
Traditional religions predominate among the Otammari, and there are also Christians. In Koutammakou, traditional houses include a space dedicated to ancestor worship. The rites that mark the passage of boys (difoini) and girls (dikuntri) into a new stage of life are still practiced.
The Bible in this people's language
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Ditammari
Complete Bible
- Translation started Done
- Portions Done
- New Testament Done
- Whole Bible Current stage
Audio recordings Available
Jesus Film Available
Translation data: Joshua Project.
Gospel progress among the unreached
Christians (all traditions)14%
Evangelicals4%
Needs
In Koutammakou, it is becoming increasingly difficult to find enough wood and straw near the villages to build new houses. The region has suffered from the overexploitation of its environment.
What to pray for
Intercede for this people
Pray for careful stewardship of the wood and straw used in Koutammakou houses.
Pray for the reading and understanding of the Scriptures in Ditammari in Otammari communities.
Pray for Otammari Christians to mature in their faith in Jesus.
Pray for Otammari churches to grow among the families and clans.
Pray for Otammari
Intercede for this people alongside Christians around the world.
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