Pidgin English is basically an English vocabulary grafted onto an African grammar, with lots of inventiveness thrown in. Most Nigerians under 70 can speak it--some exclusively, some along with sophisticated standard English. No one wants to give it up--it's too much fun! Hear it in some of the song lyrics in the music videos on our huge screen! Each week pidgin phrases will be presented for you to incorporate into your vocabulary and amuse your Nigerian friends! Pronunciation is phonetic.
"Ol boy, make you see dat fine ikebe super dat pass by now now!"
"My friend, don't miss that girl with the well-shaped big rump that is walking past us!"
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