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, I decided to create them myself. What started as a YouTube channel of rhymes and songs aimed at teaching children Yoruba has now grown into a thriving community and a range of products, which include physical classes, online classes, and cultural events.About 10 years ago, I was having a conversation with a Greek friend who was born and bred in the UK. Although he had never lived in Greece, he was as Greek as all my other friends who had.
Gbemi: I grew up in Lagos and back then we were punished if we spoke our mother tongue at school. I believe this still happens today. This practice causes a lot of people to see their own language as inferior and local. It is not helpful that we refer to our mother tongues as “vernacular”. Speaking English is seen as a sign of good education. Therefore, people erroneously think you have to choose between English or your mother tongue, when it is actually possible to speak both very well.
Living outside the country, away from familiarity, how do you ensure your language and culture is not eroded?For me, it is about being intentional and consistent in your approach. If you are fortunate enough to speak your language, then one or both parents need to make a conscious decision to only speak that language to the children and to encourage the children to respond.
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