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What are the most common languages spoken in Ibadan, Oyo?

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Are residents of Ibadan typically multilingual? What languages are most common? Here's what eight local experts had to say about language in Ibadan, Oyo.

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people considering the option of moving to Ibadan, Oyo State, Western Nigeria ought to know among other things that it has its unique challenges. One of them includes the language barrier: Most often, communicating with the locals can be stressful as you may have a hard time trying to comprehend what is said in the Yoruba language.

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Ibadan is a very big city with many people from all walks of life with different languages residing in it, anyone wishing to reside in my city must be able to speak English language fluently to overcome language barrier. It is rewarding living in my city for the nationals are friendly. The standard of living is very low so you will have to worry about overrated expenses.

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Oliver, says: 2020

Someone moving to Ibadan should note that frequent power outage is quite normal and he or she should get prepared for this. Also, he or she should set his or her mind towards learning the common “pidgin English language spoke” in Nigeria so as to communicate effectively.

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Jefferson, says: 2020

Ibadan is a very populous city with about three different languages spoken among this population. One would think that with the large population our electricity will be great but no, it isn’t and the best bet is to purchase a generator. Also, the people are very friendly maybe too friendly so if a person begins to cozy up to you just take it in stride.

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Ibadan is the biggest in the whole of West Africa, both landmass and population. The first television station in Africa is also from there. It’s a city dominated by Yoruba speaking natives of Nigeria. There is a native place ruler known as an Oba who serves as both the political and religious head.

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Valentina, says: 2020

The people of the city are from the Yoruba tribe, the local language is Yoruba the peculiar local foods are Amala with gbegiri and ewedu. They are known as the real Yoruba proper. The city is about an hour and a half from the city of Lagos. The it clothing Sare iro and buba for the women and Sokoto for the men.

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Veronica, says: 2020

Ibadan is a simple place for people who love to live simply lives. It is not packed with people, and there is little or no traffic congestion. A downside of living here is that there are a few places you can go to relax and have fun. The people here aren’t nice at first, but when you learn to speak their language and interact with them, they can be accommodating.

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It is the biggest city in west Africa with great culture and different spoken languages. It is also termed as pace setter among several cities in Nigeria and Africa. Ibadan had been the centre of administration of the old Western Region since the days of the British colonial rule, and parts of the city’s ancient protective walls still stand to this day.

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Ogungbemi, says: 2020
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