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Igala Literacy: Harnessing the Power of Metalanguage

CULTURE, EDUCATION, HISTORY, IGALA GRAMMAR, LANGUAGE, LIFESTYLE, LITERATURE, Mathematics, METALANGUAGE, NATURE, NUMBERS, RENNAISSANCE, Tone

The advancement of Igala literacy hinges on uncovering the hidden attributes of language—insights that only metalanguage can reveal and analyze.”

The advancement of Igala literacy hinges on uncovering the hidden attributes of language—insights that only metalanguage can reveal and analyze.”

The advancement of Igala literacy hinges on uncovering the hidden attributes of language—insights that only metalanguage can reveal and analyze.”

The advancement of Igala literacy hinges on uncovering the hidden attributes of language—insights that only metalanguage can reveal and analyze.”

The advancement of Igala literacy hinges on uncovering the hidden attributes of language—insights that only metalanguage can reveal and analyze.”

The advancement of Igala literacy hinges on uncovering the hidden attributes of language – insights that only metalanguage can reveal and analyze.

The Kindred Languages: Igala, Yoruba, and Itsekiri

ANTHROPOLOGY, CALCULATIONS, CULTURE, EDUCATION, HISTORY, LANGUAGE, LITERATURE, Mathematics, NATURE, NUMBERS, RENNAISSANCE, Story, Uncategorized, VOCABULARY, WRITING

During my stay of over a decade in Southwest Nigeria – precisely Lagos – in the 1980s and 90s,  I often heard people say “Igala language is an offshoot of the Yoruba language” in view of the similarities between them” I usually disagreed with them, explaining that research had established that Igala and Yoruba share a common ancestry. I also added that, along with Itsekiri, the languages form a trio of interconnected tongues. The three […]

The Crocodile and the Tortoise

EDUCATION, FOOD, LANGUAGE, LITERATURE, Mathematics, NUMBERS, RENNAISSANCE, Story, TRAVEL, Uncategorized

Once upon a time, a female crocodile settled on the bank of a river. One evening, as she strolled along the shore, she discovered some eggs lying in a nest, partially covered. She marveled at their freckled beauty, wishing they were her own. When she returned home, she mentioned her find and sought help to decorate her eggs. She was directed to Mr. Tortoise, who was renowned for his skill in decorating eggs. Thanking her […]

The Psychology of African Royal Cognomens

CULTURE, EDUCATION, HISTORY, LANGUAGE, LIFESTYLE, LITERATURE, Mathematics, NATURE, NUMBERS, RENNAISSANCE, Story, Uncategorized, VOCABULARY, WRITING

Merriam Webster Dictionary (1828) defines ‘cognomen’ as a “distinguishing nickname or epithet.” In several cultures of the world, boys that have just attained puberty are likely to seek attention, particularly from their female counterparts. Their innate AGM (Attention-Getting Mechanism) triggers the adolescence crushes that they exhibit, including taking ego-massaging nick-names. An excited teenage boy is wont to declare: “Òmi àkpòlì” (I, the tempest). Another may take the appellation of “Ọ̀kákwū” (Hippopotamus) or “Ọ̀nyẹ̀” (Crocodile). All […]

Free Igala Keyboard Layout For You

EDUCATION, LANGUAGE, LITERATURE, Mathematics, NATURE, NUMBERS, RENNAISSANCE, TRADE, TRAVEL, VOCABULARY, WRITING

It is true that Igala writing has nose-dived precipitously since the subject, ‘Vernacular,’ was removed from the Nigerian school syllabus in the 1970s. But we do not have forever to wait for government to restore it for Igala language to resume being taught in schools. The curriculum to drive that will drive the process was ready for approval since August, 2019, courtesy of Mrs. Ọjọchẹnẹmi Rosemary Oshikọya, the  then-Education/Science and Technology Commissioner in Kogi State […]

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