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West Indian Terms of Igbo origin

Some common words still used in Caribbean English[es] that come directly from the Igbo language or are influenced by it. Unu/Wunna ‘You [plural]’, the same in Igbo, únù, wunna may be used, in Nigerian pidgin English una is used. Soso ‘Only’, ‘single’, in Igbo orthography it’s sọsọ [saw-saw] meaning the same. [Not to be confused with English so-so, meaning average or mediocre]…
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Okwu ID (S2)-Nigerians vs Caribbeans – Fatherless Homes, Education & Gender Roles. Ep3. p2.

In this Episode we link up with our Caribbean cousins (from Barbados and Jamaica) to discuss growing up with each other in London (UK). We discuss the differences within our family structures, expectations and the potential future of people of African decent in the UK.
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Okwu ID (S2)-Nigerians vs Caribbeans -“I’m not Nigerian, I can’t marry because you’re pregnant” Ep.3

In this Episode, we link up with our Caribbean cousins (from Barbados and Jamaica) to discuss growing up with each other in London UK.

West Indian Terms of Igbo origin