Nigerians in France
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Nigérians en France | |
|---|---|
| Total population | |
| 30,000 (2018)[1] | |
| Languages | |
| English, French | |
| Religion | |
| Islam, Christianity | |
| Related ethnic groups | |
| Beninese people in France, Nigerians in France, Chadians in France, Cameroonians in France |
Nigerians in France are people from Nigeria who live in France or French people of Nigerian descent or origin.
History[edit]
With the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic in France, many Nigerians struggled to be repatriated.[2]
Demographics[edit]
According to an Article from January 5, 2018, Dr. Modupe Irele said there are no fewer than 30,000 Nigerians who live in France. Some of these people are students who came here to study privately, or on a scholarship.[3] She also said that many Nigerian professionals who live in France actively participate in promoting socio-cultural and economic ties between Nigeria and France.
Many Nigerians live in Paris.[4]
Education[edit]
The French Embassy in Nigeria encourages Nigerian citizens to study English language taught course at French universities.[citation needed]
Religion[edit]
A majority of Nigerians are Muslim or Christian.[citation needed]
Employment[edit]
Some Nigerians who live in France are business owners, while some have began outfits that promote trade, culture, and other forms of interaction.[citation needed]
Notable people[edit]
- Usman Abd'Allah, born 1974, footballer
- Aṣa, born 1982, singer
- Eddy Ben Arous, born 1990, footballer
- Eric Obinna Chukwuneylu, born 1981, footballer
- Ismael Ehui, born 1986, footballer
- Fefe, born 1976, singer/rapper
- Calvin Hemery, born 1995, tennis player
- Ayodele Ikuesan, born 1985 sprinter
- Roy Odiaka, born 1992, footballer
- Michael Olise, born 2001, footballer
- Tony Allen, born 1940, died 2020, drummer/composer/songwriter
References[edit]
- ↑ "Link to resourceful information about Nigerians living in France". African Courier. Retrieved 28 June 2022.
- ↑ "More Nigerians Stranded In France, Others To Return Home – FG". Channels Television. Retrieved 2022-09-14.
- ↑ vanguard (2018-01-04). "There are currently 30,000 Nigerians in France – Envoy". Vanguard News. Retrieved 2022-09-14.
- ↑ "Nigerians in Paris – Nigerian expats in Paris". InterNations. Retrieved 2022-09-14.
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