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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 cool

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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:
Omo Igbo nt ibo
Well... you want to troll... nairaland has autocorrected you lol

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