christianity was first introduced to the igbo people through european colonization in 1857. the igbo people were hesitant to convert to christianity initially because they believed the gods of their native religion would bring disaster to them. however, christianity gradually gained converts in igbo land, mainly through the work of church agents. these men built schools and focused on persuading the youth to adopt christian values. the igbo people today are known as the ethnic group that has adopted christianity the most in all of africa.