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Igbo Dialects (An Investigative Series)
A look at Igbo Dialects Study⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀Igbo is a diverse language with several dialects. Since releasing our mini-documentary ‘Igbo Dialects and Igboid Languages -YT’ many people have asked for more content exploring expressions in different dialects. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀In this series we’ll take a look at different ways of saying the same thing in Igbo. 1) This video…
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Igbo Dialects and Igboid Languages
Igbo Dialects and Igboid Languages THE FOLLOWING ARTICLE WILL BE CONSTANTLY UPDATED. Igboid languages (or and dialects) are beautiful and rich and although most people associate Igbo with the central Igbo dialect, there are many more wonderful varieties. According to the Oxford Reference, Igboid Languages are referred to as ‘Lower Niger languages, a group spoken in…
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Reference: 100 Years of Beauty – Nigeria | Igbo (Men)
Reference: 100 Years of Beauty – Nigeria | Igbo (Men) ‘Ihe anyị’ The plethora of videos entitled ‘100 years of’ is now commonplace on YouTube, and like the millions of people who have indulged in the series, I’ve enjoyed the many creative attempts to showcase a decade by decade time-lapse of the changes in style,…
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The Igbo Gala 2026
A few moments from the Igbo Gala 2026 at Porchester Hall, London. The evening brought together members of the Igbo community and friends for a celebration of culture, fashion, music and community. From traditional dress and live performances to familiar faces and new connections, these are some of our favourite images from the night. Here’s…
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Grace Foods UK Sponsors the Igbo Gala 2026
A special thank you to Grace Foods UK for supporting the Igbo Gala 2026 with one of Nigeria’s favourite instant noodle brands, Indomie! A household favourite enjoyed by generations, Indomie is loved for its delicious flavours, convenience and place in so many Nigerian homes. We were delighted to share Indomie Mi Goreng with guests at…
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State of the Nation: An Evening with Akala (A Review)
By Chi · 22 April 2026 If you have been paying attention to race and identity in British politics over the last decade, you will understand why an evening with Akala felt like a timely thing to attend right now. I have been following his work for a good portion of that time, and having…
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