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.

"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.

"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".

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)

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.

"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?

'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."

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.

Music: CDQ - Talosobee

"Talosobee" puts CDQ in a new light as he shows his versatility from switching between the Yoruba dialect & English language. Listen to the Masterkraft produced tune below and share.

Video: Koker - Bokiniyen

Sang in a mix of both English & Yoruba and Ibo. Bokiniyen dishes out the vocals that is loved by fans all over with the twist of a mid-tempo vibe. Directed by Director Q . Enjoy.

Music: Saeon - Ninu Clubi

On this jam, Saeon performs extremely above par as she displays her versatility switching flows in English and Yoruba dialect. Listen below and share

I'll Be Strolling At Night In Asaba Or Enugu So That I Can See Igbo Husband, They Like Bumbum"Lolade Okusanya

I don't want to do Yoruba or even normal Lagos English movies again, I want to be doing Asaba movies because Lagos people can spoil somebody.

Video: Darey - Orekelewa [Dir. by Mex]

Òrékeléwà (A Beautiful Damsel) is a love song sung in pidgin English and Yoruba.

Music: Niyola - Belle No Be Showglass (feat. Sound Sultan)

Belle No Be Showglass is a fresh and fun blend of English, Pidgin and Yoruba and calls for caution as true intentions can seldom be known at face value. Enjoy.