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Why Yorubas Pronounce Igbo As Ibo by selemempe: 8:35am On Mar 09, 2021 |
Well I just found out that in yoruba, the word 'Igbo' means forest or bush. So they call as 'Ibo' as a sign of differentiation. Some Igbos think it's disrespectful but it might actually be a sign or respect. One love 1 Like |
Re: Why Yorubas Pronounce Igbo As Ibo by sissoko89: 9:32am On Mar 09, 2021 |
Omo Igbo nt ibo |
Re: Why Yorubas Pronounce Igbo As Ibo by selemempe: 10:26am On Mar 09, 2021 |
sissoko89:Well... you want to troll... nairaland has autocorrected you lol |
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