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Nigeria
West Africa
Key Facts
- Capital
- Abuja
- Population
- 223 million
- Languages
- English, Hausa, Yoruba, Igbo
- Region
- West Africa
Known as the 'Giant of Africa,' Nigeria is a vibrant nation of over 223 million people, famous for Afrobeats, Nollywood, and rich cultural diversity.
Cultural Highlights
- ✦Nollywood is the second largest film industry in the world by volume
- ✦Nigeria has over 250 ethnic groups and 500 languages
- ✦Afrobeats music originated in Nigeria and has become a global phenomenon
- ✦The Benin Bronzes are among the most celebrated artworks of the ancient world
Notable Figures
Chinua Achebe
Author of 'Things Fall Apart', considered the father of modern African literature
Wole Soyinka
First African Nobel Laureate in Literature (1986)
Burna Boy
Grammy-winning Afrobeats artist bringing Nigerian music to the world stage
Fun Facts
- 💡Nigeria is called the 'Giant of Africa' due to its large population and economy
- 💡Lagos is one of the fastest-growing cities in the world
- 💡The Nigerian film industry produces about 2,500 films per year