Yejju
Subgroup of Oromo ethnic group in Ethiopia / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Yejju Oromo, also historically known as the Yajju, Edjow or Edjou Galla,[1] are a sub-clan of the Barento branch of Oromo people. They are one of the northernmost communities of Oromo people residing in Ethiopia, along with the Raayyaa.[2]
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Yajju, Edjow | |
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Regions with significant populations | |
Wollo Province | |
Languages | |
Afaan Oromo | |
Religion | |
Islam and Christianity |
The Yejju Oromo, originally from southern Ethiopia, emerged as kingmakers and founder of the Warra Sheik dynasty, which would make Christian Ethiopia a puppet in the hands of the Yejju regents.[3][4][5] From the beginning of the Zemene Mesafint era until the defeat of Ras Ali of Yejju by Tewodros II in 1853, the Emperors of Ethiopia became, in the words of the Chronicles, "little more than Galla (Oromo) puppets".[6][7] The court of Gondar would primarily be in the hands of the Oromo and the official language of the court would change from Amharic to Afaan Oromo.[8] The title of Ras, the third highest title in the kingdom besides Negusa Nagast (Emperor) and Negus (King) fell to the dynasties of the Yejju Oromo. Throughout this era, members of this lineage wielded significant political authority in Abyssinia, effectively governing the empire.[9][10]