Christianity was practiced in Africa before the arrival of Europeans. The history of Christianity in Africa dates back to the early centuries AD when it was introduced by traders, missionaries, and other travelers from the Eastern Mediterranean and North Africa. This early form of Christianity was known as "African Christianity" and was mainly concentrated in present-day Egypt, Ethiopia, and Sudan. However, over time, Christianity spread further southward across the continent, adapting to local cultures and customs.
By the time Europeans arrived in Africa during the 15th and 16th centuries, there were already established Christian communities in various parts of the continent. These include the Ethiopian Orthodox Church, the Coptic Orthodox Church of Alexandria in Egypt, and several Christian communities in modern-day Sudan. Additionally, there were also African traditional religions, Islam, and other beliefs practiced by the diverse indigenous populations across the continent.