Nigeria religion comprises a number of religions, mainly Christianity, Islam and the traditional religion of Nigeria. Formerly different ethnic groups of Nigeria practiced different religions, which were finally overpowered by Islam and Christianity. Islam mainly dominated the northern part of Nigeria, while Christianity was prevalent in the southern part of Nigeria, among the Yoruba and the Igbo ethnic groups. Yoruba people inhabiting in Nigeria are mainly practitioners of Protestantism, while Igbo and the groups residing in the nearby areas are followers of Catholicism. Nigeria religion represents Nigerian culture.