WORLD RELIGIONS

Detailed explanation-1: -Islam is the other major religion in Africa alongside Christianity, with 45% of the population being Muslim, accounting for 1/4 of the world’s Muslim population.

Detailed explanation-2: -As of 2020, Christians formed 49% of the continent’s population, with Muslims forming 42%. In a relatively short time, Africa has risen from having a majority of followers of indigenous, traditional religions, to being predominantly a continent of Christians and Muslims.

Detailed explanation-3: -Christianity is the main religion in Sub-Saharan Africa.

Detailed explanation-4: -It is estimated that around half the Nigerian population today are Muslim, while just under half are Christian. In northern urban centers, however, about 95% of the population is Muslim.