Folklore is an important part of Igbo culture and serves as an informal classroom for children
Folklore is an important part of Igbo culture and serves as an informal classroom for children to learn about society. However, because to a lack of vocabularies, documentation, widespread travel, and the entrance of Western education, it has begun to become extinct, along with others spoken by major ethnic groups around the world. Yes, the Igbo language lacks vocabulary, therefore some Igbo terms are simply transliteration or completely foreign. Uncle, nephew, and cousin do not have a specific word in Igbo. Also, several foreign things, such as blankets and tables, do not have authentic Igbo names.
Perhaps they believe they are so smart that they generally carry down their customs and traditions through word of mouth, which has inserted ‘Chinese whispers’ into the messaging. Because of the Igbo’s tendency to travel widely, they learn the languages of their hosts and, as a result, abandon their original tongue for reasons unrelated to this review, such as acceptance or job advancement.
The Igbo guy can be found in every corner of the world today.
Western education put the final nail in the coffin of the Igbo language and heritage. Today, it is common to hear what Zigima exponent Bright Chimezie refers to as Engligbo, which is the blending of English and Igbo languages to make a word.
Consequently, the language began.
