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Indigenous Culture

The Christian Influence

The main Christian influence on Africa, especially Nigeria, was Britain. Throughout the 19th century, British missionaries came to Nigeria. They gained their independence from Britain in 1960. Most of the Christians in Nigeria live in the Southern part of the country, due to where the British entered the country.

There are about 371 native tribes located in Nigeria. A few of the major tribes include: Igbo, Yoruba, and Hausa. No two tribes in Nigeria have exactly the same language. These languages are similar to Arabic and Hebrew, but all of the dialects are different. There are many traditions in each tribe. For example, the marriage ceremonies in the Igbo Tribe.

The Muslim Influence

By: Kayla, Anna, Ethan, Melissa, and Sara

We begin to see Islam in Nigeria as early as the 11th century. Muslim traders and missionaries brought their religion with them as they began to enter Northern Africa as well as Southern Europe and Western Asia. Islam is mainly present in Northern Nigeria, as that's where the missionaries entered the country.

Cultural Impact

As we see Christianity and Islam brought into Nigeria, and other African countries alike, we notice that these countries become more westernized. We begin to see changes in dress, women’s rights, traditions, etc. These missionaries were outside influences that shaped Nigerian culture.

What is a Missionary?

A missionary is a person who is sent on a mission by a church, especially one sent to do religious or charitable work in a territory or foreign country. They also attempt to persuade or convert others to a particular program, doctrine, or set of principles (religion).

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Islam tops the cultural percentage at 50% but Christianity is at 40% (Nigeria).

English has been declared the official language of Africa.

Missionary Involvement in Africa

By: Anna, Kayla, Ethan, Melissa and Sara