She knows the pledge of allegiance, but not the Igbo alphabet.
She’s read every “Diary of a Wimpy Kid,” but never opened an Igbo storybook.
She answers to “Amara,” but flinches when Grandpa says, “Bịa kụọ m mmiri.”
Is she still Nwata Igbo?
Yes.
But only in name.
And that, dear parents, is our quiet crisis.
When Our Culture Becomes a Costume
Many of our diaspora children know how to “look” Nigerian.
They wear ankara at parties. They dance to Afrobeats.
They even know their native names — Amaka, Chinedu, Ifunanya.
But when it’s time to speak Igbo?
Their tongues grow shy.
Their ears confused.
Their mouths fall silent.
Because we taught them to dress like home…
But not to speak like home.
This Isn’t Just About Language — It’s About Legacy
Igbo isn’t just grammar or vocabulary.
It’s the rhythm of our childhood.
It’s the wisdom of our elders.
It’s the memory of our markets, moonlight tales, and morning greetings.
When our children can’t speak Igbo, they lose access to the very stories that shaped us.
At Ivoryland Support, We’re Saying “Mba!” to That Loss
That’s why our Igbo Conversational Classes are not just about learning to say “Kedu?” or “Biko.”
We teach children how to understand proverbs, answer elders, and share family stories.
We help them not just repeat Igbo, but own it.
Whether your child is in the UK, US, Canada, UAE, or anywhere Nigerians call home —
If they can hear, they can speak.
If they can speak, they can connect.
We also pair this with our MathWhiz, Phonics, and Creative Writing (League of Pen Pushers) programs — because your child deserves to be both brilliant and deeply rooted.
You Still Have Time — But Not Forever
Language loss doesn’t happen overnight.
It creeps in —
Each time we switch to English for convenience.
Each time we don’t correct, don’t encourage, don’t teach. Read our previous topic here.
Let’s break the silence before it becomes permanent.
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