Irreligion in Africa
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Irreligion in Africa, encompassing also atheism in Africa, as well as agnosticism, secular humanism, and general secularism, has been estimated at over tens of millions in various polls. While the predominant religions in Africa are Islam and Christianity, many groups and individuals still practice their traditional beliefs. Despite this, the irreligious population is notable, especially in South Africa where 15.1% of the population describe themselves as irreligious and in Botswana, where 20% of the population describes themselves as non-religious.
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Notable irreligious people in Africa
- Aliaa Magda Elmahdy, Egyptian feminist.
- Barack Obama, Sr., Kenyan economist and father of U.S. President Barack Obama.
- Kareem Amer, Egyptian blogger and political activist.
- Kingunge Ngombale–Mwiru, veteran Tanzanian politician.
- Leo Igwe, Nigerian human rights activist.
- Maikel Nabil Sanad, Egyptian blogger and political activist.
- Nadine Gordimer, ANC activist and writer.
- Rachid Boudjedra, Algerian writer and novelist.
- Ronnie Kasrils, South African anti-apartheid activist.
- Samora Machel, socialist leader and President of Mozambique.
- Seun Kuti, Nigerian musician.
- Tai Solarin, Nigerian writer and educator.
- Sherif Gaber Egyptian political activist and blogger.
- Wole Soyinka, Nigerian writer and Nobel Prize winner.
- Kateb Yacine, Algerian novelist and playwright.
- Zackie Achmat, South African anti-apartheid activist.
- Zineb El Rhazoui, Moroccan journalist and human rights activist.
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