I’m a huge language nerd, and one of my biggest regrets is losing the Yoruba I learned a child living in Lagos, so I’m super excited about an app that lets me show off a little to my Yoruba friends.
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If you already speak English and are too lazy to learn Igbo but have Igbo friends, relatives, or enemies and would like to communicate..
Memorise these ten essential Igbo phrases and everyone will think you know how to speak Igbo even if you don’t know what the hell you’re talking about.
Remember back in 2010 when I began designing a new Nsibidi-based writing system for Igbo? I worked on it for a while and then..
The Language Challenge was so much fun! If you haven’t seen the entries, or don’t know what I’m talking about, I advise you check..
Suo Beke by sugabelly (Sorry there’s some repetition. I don’t know what went wrong with the soundcloud player)Igbo: Ndi Yanki na kpam amu. Otue..
Here are the rules: 1. It DOES NOT MATTER how well you can speak your language. The goal is to speak regardless. So don’t..
So one of my pet peeves is the fact that many Nigerians (and especially Igbo Nigerians) refuse to speak their language in public. Being..
A lot of people might be surprised that this is coming from me of all people but I just have to say it. As..
I just got back from the African Film Festival in Brooklyn. It was totally amazing. I bought tickets for the shorts at the Brooklyn..
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You are VICTORIOUS! I pray for additional Grace & strength to overcome whatever is remaining of those dark days. Remain strong.
Kedu! A ha m bu Cherish. I just stumbled across your blog while searching up 'igbo phrases' and I really appreciate the effort you're putting […]
Time for the counter suit for all the mental and physical distress, loss of income, online reputation etc he caused you. Those evidence you have
Your 17 year old self was gorgeous. Tall, dark, beautiful limbs with this gracious gait. You didn't see it then and I'm sure you're unchanged
A shadow that does not want light to touch her. You remember me. I actually cared for you in Loyola and I told you that