it was introduced in 1820
HRH Eze Nwaturacha of Mbaise
Traders coming from the north introduced Islam into Nigeria.
In northern Nigeria, Islam has shaped architecture and calligraphy.
Both Islam and Christianity are prominent in Nigeria. As per 2001 census, Islam: 50.0%, Christianity: 40.0%, Traditional beliefs: 10.0%. As per 2010 census, Christianity: 50.8%, Islam: 48.8%, Others: 0.4%.
Trade brought Islam to West Africa. :)
No, it was Christianity.
No. Christianity and Islam are almost equally worshipped in Nigeria
By diffusion
In Nigeria
South east Asia first brought Islam to Indonesia
Nomadic Arabs brought Islam to Africa over a thousand years ago.
Nomadic Arabs brought Islam to Africa over a thousand years ago.
Islam