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NATURE – Kigala

Kigala

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Category: NATURE

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.

Euphemism: A Catalyst for Polite Expression in Igala language and Culture

ANTHROPOLOGY, CULTURE, EDUCATION, HISTORY, LANGUAGE, LIFESTYLE, LITERATURE, NATURE, RENNAISSANCE, VOCABULARY, WRITING

In any vibrant Igala speech community, euphemisms serve as the spices that give unique flavour to the language. A euphemism, simply put, is a gentle or indirect word or phrase is used to express a sensitive or an unsavoury idea. But, in Igala speech, euphemisms are more than just polite language – they represent finesse, creativity and a deep understanding of the human experience. Euphemisms, in Igala thought, go beyond linguistic embellishments on the surface, […]

The Tale of the Toad Beating the Hertebeest

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

In the vast, untamed savannahs of sub-Saharan Africa, there roams a creature both feared and admired: the Hertebeest, “Ọ̀chàchàkolo” (or “Ọ̀chà, for short), as it is known in the Igala language. This majestic African antelope (its other name), with its sleek body and powerful legs, is the epitome of speed, strength, and endurance. Capable of reaching speeds of up to 80 kilometres per hour, the Hertebeest is a symbol of agility in African folklore, a […]

The Miraculous Marvels of Mandrake Tree

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

The Mandrake tree (Mandragora officinarum) is renowned worldwide as “the most famous of all magical plants,” according to Wikipedia. Growing up in the late fifties, I remember a wealthy man in my neighborhood who was often referred to as named “Ìchábù-Ólíná.” I was always curious about the meaning of ‘Olina’. I tried breaking down the word into ‘ólí’ (tree) and ‘íná’ (sacred, supreme) in an attempt to decipher its significance, but it remained elusive. It […]

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 […]

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