In the heart of Africa, where words carry rhythm and wisdom, stood Fredrick Nnabuenyi Ugonna, a man whose life became a testament to the saying, “A na-amụta asụsụ n’ụlọ ka e wee mara onye bụ onye” (One learns language at home to know where they come from). He was not just a linguist…
Tracing Linguistic Roots: Many common words in Caribbean English have direct connections to the Igbo language, reflecting the rich cultural and historical links between West Africa and the Caribbean.
Some common words used in Caribbean English come directly from the Igbo language or have been influenced by it.
Unu/Wunna
Means ‘you [plural]’, the same as…