Nigerians in France

Nigerians in France are people from Nigeria who live in France or French people of Nigerian descent or origin.

Demographics
According to an Aricle from January 5th, 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. She also said that many Nigerian professionals who live in France actively participate in promoting socio-cultural and economic ties between Nigeria and France.

Religion
A majority of Nigerians are Muslim or Christian.

Employment
Some Nigerians who live in France are business owners, while some have began outfits that promote trade, culture, and other forms of interaction.

Notable people

 * 1) Usman Abd'Allah, born 1974, footballer
 * 2) Aṣa, born 1982, singer
 * 3) Eddy Ben Arous, born 1990, footballer
 * 4) Eric Obinna Chukwuneylu, born 1981, footballer
 * 5) Ismael Ehui, born 1986, footballer
 * 6) Fefe, born 1976, singer/rapper
 * 7) Calvin Hemery, born 1995, tennis player
 * 8) Ayodele Ikuesan, born 1985 sprinter
 * 9) Roy Odiaka, born 1992, footballer
 * 10) Michael Olise, born 2001, footballer
 * 11) Tony Allen, born 1940, died 2020, drummer/composer/songwriter