Geography
Nigeria Quiz
Africa's most populous nation — Nollywood, jollof rice, and a vibrant culture.
Africa's most populous nation — Nollywood, jollof rice, and a vibrant culture.
Nigeria is Africa's most populous country with over 220 million people and one of the continent's largest economies. From the ancient Benin Kingdom to a booming tech startup scene in Lagos, from the global rise of Afrobeats to the jollof rice rivalry with Ghana, Nigeria is a nation of immense cultural richness and influence.
Each round presents 10 randomized multiple-choice questions drawn from a pool of 50, so every playthrough is different. You get instant feedback with explanations after each answer, plus a shareable score at the end.
You'll explore Nigeria's three major ethnic groups (Yoruba, Igbo, and Hausa), the rise of Nollywood as the world's second-largest film industry by volume, the Afrobeats revolution led by artists like Burna Boy and Wizkid, the legendary jollof rice, colonial history and independence, the oil-driven economy, a thriving literary tradition from Chinua Achebe to Wole Soyinka, and much more.
Nigeria is the most populous country in Africa with over 220 million people, making it roughly one in every six Africans. It is also the seventh most populous country in the world and is projected to surpass the United States in population by mid-century.
Nollywood is Nigeria's film industry, the second-largest in the world by volume of films produced, behind only India's Bollywood. It produces thousands of films each year and has a massive audience across Africa and the diaspora, generating billions of dollars in revenue.
English is the official language of Nigeria, a legacy of British colonial rule. However, Nigeria is one of the most linguistically diverse countries on Earth, with over 500 languages spoken. The three most widely spoken native languages are Yoruba, Igbo, and Hausa, and Nigerian Pidgin English is a widely used lingua franca.
Last updated: March 2026