Colonial Linguistics & Identity: The Debate Over “Union Igbo” & Anioma Languages
By AUSTIN LA’POSH Re-examining the Origins of “Union Igbo” DEBATES about language and identity continue to shape discussions across southeastern Nigeria and among communities west of the Niger. At the centre of these debates is the historical development of a standardized Igbo language—often referred to as Union Igbo—and whether its creation during the colonial era accurately […]
