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    29 Nigerian English Words Have Been Added to the Oxford Dictionary—Here's What That Means
    Arts + Culture
    03 February 2020

    29 Nigerian English Words Have Been Added to the Oxford Dictionary—Here's What That Means

    Linguist Kola Tubosun breaks down how language grows and why it's also important for Nigerian policymakers to empower local languages.

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    13 January 2020

    The Five Must-Have Apps for Diaspora Africans in 2020

    These mobile apps and digital platforms are making it easier for Africans across the world to find jobs and scholarships, get new citizenship and send money overseas.

    This Is Why Nathi Refuses To Speak English In Interviews
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    28 August 2018

    This Is Why Nathi Refuses To Speak English In Interviews

    As if he needs to explain himself.

    Finding Your Mother Tongue: A Conversation with Victoria Adukwei Bulley
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    09 July 2018

    Finding Your Mother Tongue: A Conversation with Victoria Adukwei Bulley

    We talk to the acclaimed poet and filmmaker behind MOTHER TONGUES about the unapologetic power of black womanhood and pride in heritage.

    Language is Never Neutral
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    06 March 2018

    Language is Never Neutral

    Language can be an explosive device or a tool of liberation and that's why we must stay vigilant about how it's used.

    Google To Improve On Kiswahili, IsiZulu and IsiXhosa Translations
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    05 July 2017

    Google To Improve On Kiswahili, IsiZulu and IsiXhosa Translations

    Poor translations of Kiswahili, IsiZulu and IsiXhosa to improve on Google Translate.

    Sheng’ and the City: The Shared Fortunes of Nairobi, It’s Language and the Hardest Working Man in Kenyan Rap
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    10 June 2017

    Sheng’ and the City: The Shared Fortunes of Nairobi, It’s Language and the Hardest Working Man in Kenyan Rap

    For the originator of genge, Kenyan gangster rap, staying relevant means adapting to the times while ruthlessly maintaining authenticity.

    Overlooked, Undercounted, Underserved: New York Must Improve Language Access for Africans
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    16 November 2016

    Overlooked, Undercounted, Underserved: New York Must Improve Language Access for Africans

    For African immigrants in New York City accessing services in languages they understand can be difficult. African Communities Together wants to change that.

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