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A Pidgin /ˈpɪdʒɪn/ or pidgin language, is a grammatically simplified means of linguistic communication that develops between two or more groups that do not have a language in common: typically, a mixture of simplified languages or a simplified primary language with other languages’ elements included. It is most commonly employed in situations such as trade, or where both groups speak languages different from the language of the country in which they reside (but where there is no common language between the groups).
A pidgin may be built from words, sounds, or body language from multiple other languages and cultures. There are variations of Pidgin spoken across West Africa, in countries such as Sierra Leone, Equatorial Guinea, Nigeria, Ghana and Cameroon. Each country with close to 200 or more ethnic groups can converse in the language, though they usually have their own additional words which has, over the years shaped the pidgin language in so many ways and meanings. The Nigerian Pidgin for example, has the largest speakers across the world and as such has a huge influence in the pidgin language from other countries in Africa. The Nigerian Pidgin is spoken by over 48 million people across many countries in Africa and the world.
AFRO PIDGIN (pronounced as Afro-pee-gin) tends to connect these variations of pidgin built from phrases, words, sounds from multiple other languages and cultures, and other similar slangs from all African countries into one that can be learned and adopted by one and all Africans.
AFRO PIDGIN is a western-African language-based pidgin and indigenous languages spoken as a lingua franca.
Examples; Abeg, Chale, Akata, Dei, Dem, Mos Etc
Phrases like
You dey come abi?
Meaning; You are coming right?, Origin; Nigerian.
a go was-am (I go wash am)
Meaning; I will wash it (I’ll wash it), Origin: Cameroon.
Chalé wasop?
Meaning: My friend what’s up?, Origin; Ghana.
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Before we continue, first let’s learn some grammar that has helped shaped the continental view of pidgin language. Click Here
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