K’anyi suo Igbo…

Let’s speak Igbo

Many Igbos, particularly within the diaspora, struggle to speak Igbo. This can be attributed to several factors, some of which were highlighted on the 1st episode of OkwuID’s discussion panel; Is the Igbo Language Dying

Language is a pivotal part of any culture or ethnic group. For us to ensure the survival of “Igboness” itself we must not let our language die out.

For those who are based within the London area, below are a list of Igbo learning resources to aid in your quest to learn, improve and/or practice your Igbo.

For free online Igbo lessons by Okwu ID click here

IGBO SCHOOLS:

COVID-19 Update. It’s highly likely that the pandemic has affected many of organisations listed below.

Classes Hosted by Next Generation Naijas

Classes Hosted by ICSN: For more details or to register contact. school@icsn.co.uk/

Classes Hosted by SOAS: Not currently running. Please contact godsonbima@yahoo.co.uk for more details. https://www.soas.ac.uk/lwwcetl/materials/africa/colloquial-igbo.html

IGBO LESSONS ONLINE:
Lessons Hosted by ILC
https://www.igboteacher.com

ONLINE IGBO LANGUAGE RESOURCES (FREE):

• Igbo online dictionary: https://www.igboguide.org/HT-vocabulary.htm
• Igbo flashcards and vocabulary: http://ilanguages.org/igbo.php
• Reading in Igbo – https://www.bbc.com/igbo
• Basic language course: https://www.livelingua.com/course/fsi/Igbo_-_Basic_Course
• Ezinaulo – https://ezinaulo.com/
• Wikihow Tips: https://www.wikihow.com/Learn-Igbo-Language
• Columbia Uni: http://www.columbia.edu/itc/mealac/pritchett/00fwp/igbo_index.html

USEFUL IGBO WEBSITES/ SOURCES

EZINAULO.COM – Focused on adults teaching themselves Igbo

IGBOPODCAST  – Ọjị Abịala: An Igbo Podcast takes a revamped an innovative approach towards learning to speak the Igbo language guaranteed to make you at least conversant.

NWA ADA IGBO – Igbo language and cultural Instagram

IGBO FOCUS  – Learn Igbo basics online

AKWUKWO – Teaching children Igbo

IGBOLITES – Tutor (Chinny)

IGBO LANGUAGE MUSICIANS

Igbo Gospel:

• Voice of the Cross (Bro Emmanuel and Lazarus)
• Bro. Friday Okwe
• Patty Obasi
• Agnes Iroh (Madam Ladder)
• Israel Anyanele (Agapae Love Band, Aba)
• Bro. Uzochi Njoku Bro Cornelius Benjamin (Mmiri Ndu)
• Luke Ezeji
• Obigwe
• Ifeanyi Ibeabuchi
• Frank Edwards
• Sinach
• Princess Njideka Okeke and Prince Gozie
• Okeke
• Onyeka Onwenu
• Chinyere Udoma
• Rev Fr Mbak

Modern (Afrobeats, Rap…):

• KCEE
• LynxX
• Ruffcoin
• Obiwon
• D’Prince
• Don Jazzy
• J Martins
• Ruggedman
• OJB Jezebel
• Kelly Handsome
• Patoranking
• Slowdogg
• Naeto C
• Mr Raw
• Phyno
• Flavour
• Stormrex
• Zoro
• Illbliss
• Splash
• Bracket
• Ike Chukwu
• Eclipse
• 2Shotz
• Tekno
• Chidinma Ekile

Bold are those who use Igbo regulalrly.

Igbo music (highlife): Part 1

• Chief Stephen Osita Osadebe
• Oliver de Coque
• Bright Chimezie
• Celestine Ukwu
• Nico Mbarga (Prince Nico)
• Oriental Brothers kern Mazeli
• Dr Sir Warrior
• Jim Rex Lawson
• Original Ogene Odinani Umunri
• Ogene Anuka
• Sunny Bobo
• Onyeoma Tochukwu Nnamani
• Who Know man and Owoh Blow
• Atinga Bongo
• Chief Onyeze Nwa Amobi
• Chief Emeka Morocco Maduka
• Prince Chijoke Mbanefo
• Onowu Ugonaba

(Special thanks to Ogechi!)

Igbo Movies (Click here)

Comments and suggestions welcomed!