Practitioners of Islam and Christianity are found among Yoruba. Religious indigenous practices remain very important especially in south and are blended with the Christian beliefs.

Country is popular for English language and popular music, sometimes musical industry of Nigeria was called "Nollywood", since 1990s movie industry of Nigeria .

Music of country includes all kinds of popular and fold music, which are known in worldwide. Some traditional musician are also used the number of these diverse instruments such as Gongon drums. These traditional expressions are also found in various masquerades of country. Culture of Nigeria reflects Islamic, Africa , and European influences. Islam has shaped calligraphy and architecture in the northern part of Nigeria . Traditionally Islam forbids presentation of the animals and peoples.

Dance and music are integral to the Nigerian culture, ethnic group and culture of Nigeria has its own colors and specialties. Instruments used traditionally are in various types such as trumpets, flutes, wooden clappers, musical bows and xylophones. This instrument with traditional music is used in to accompany public assemblies and to celebrate the rulers. Varied and rich culture of country heritage derives from mixture of different ethnic groups having western European and Arabic cultural influences. According to Fulani customs of sharo, rival suitors hardly underwent ordeal or the caning as means of some eliminations were less persistent.