One Root, Many Voices: Nigeria’s Languages & Their Shared Past
The Niger–Congo Language Family: Re-examining Nigeria’s Shared Linguistic Origins Introduction: Why Language History Matters DEBATES about tribe, identity and language dominate Nigeria’s public discourse, often fueled by emotion rather than evidence. Many Nigerians passionately defend ethnic boundaries without understanding the historical origins of the languages they speak. Linguistics, however, offers a different narrative—one rooted in […]
