Yoruba and English

Craziest thing I've done was slapping my dad - Femi Adebayo

He, however, admitted that there was no way Yoruba actors would earn more than English actors. Adebayo said, "English is a general language and it is universally accepted, unlike the Yoruba language.

'I'm more comfortable singing in Yoruba' - Asake

He said that those who are not willing to accept him singing predominantly in Yoruba should stop listening to his music altogether. "I am more comfortable singing in Yoruba, it's not that I can't sing in English.

"Learn to communicate without speaking Yoruba" - Destiny Etiko urges (Video)

You guys should try and speak English or broken," she said. Reactions trailing Destiny Etiko and issues with Yoruba speakers iam_donchasy1 noted: "To be honest, she's actually making a point.

Dad banned speaking English in the house - Naira Marley

"And all my life in England, my dad banned speaking English in the house. So, we had to speak Yoruba and all these Yoruba stuff. I still listen to Fuji. We eat African foods. Even though I'm in England, it was like I'm still in Nigeria.

Gospel Music: P'doo - Ife (Love)

“Ife” which means “Love” in Yoruba language, shares about the love God has for us in a smooth blend of English and Yoruba languages. Produced by T-Yanx (Obanro Tolulope)

"Wetin AG baby do" - Reactions as Simi shares cryptic post

According to her, they hide under the cover of their traditional outfit, Agbada, and Queen's English to lead people astray. She wrote: "Sigh. Yoruba men will use agbada and Queen's English to lead you astray".

Music: Egnyte - Fanago (feat. Solidstar)

Egnyte once again proves his international status as the only Nigerian artist who can sing in French, Lingala, Yoruba and English in a song... He has done songs in Spanish and Ibo.

Hilarious Moments Ed Sheeran Sang In Yoruba Ahead Of "Peru" Remix Release (Video)

Fireboy DML has influenced the style of English artist Ed Sheeran, making him sing in his native Nigerian language, Yoruba, ahead of the release of the remix version of his "Peru" song.

Stop giving us bad names - Jaiye Kuti berates veteran actors over online begging

She said: "Nollywood has the Yoruba and English sectors, and those in the English sector have members who face hard times but seek help amongst themselves.

'Why Uche Jombo, Mercy Aigbe didn't attend my movie premiere' - Dayo Amusa

Also, I am an actress; not a Yoruba actress. Although I got my recognition from the Yoruba sector of Nollywood, it doesn't make me a Yoruba actor. This is not even my first English movie; I produced Pathetic last year."

Iyabo Ojo celebrates 25 years of acting, lists her achievements

became a professional brand influencer in 2020 I became a reality TV star in 2022 1 became a TV presenter in 2023 1 directed my 1st Comedy skit series 2023 I have acted in over 200 movies, produced over 20 Yoruba movies, and over 10 English

Music: Sleam - Sekerewa

Boasting a unique blend of lyrics in Yoruba, Pidgin English, Ibo and a very catchy hook on a contemporary high-life instrumentation, the stellar outcome is indeed another monster hit waiting to happen.

"Speaking Yoruba is draining, sometimes it irks my nerves" - Adunni Ade says as she urges Nigerians to speak only English

Adunni Ade also appreciated her dad for bringing her down to Nigerian to learn the Yoruba culture and traditions. See some reactions to her statement below @A_RWAC said: "Why do I feel she's trying to distance herself from being Yoruba?