British-Nigerian artiste, Azeez Fashola, better known as Naira Marley, has revealed why he speaks Yoruba fluently despite growing up in London.
While being interviewed on Cool FM Lagos, the rapper said his father banned the speaking of English in their house while allowing only Yoruba.
Naira Marley said that though he was in England, most of the things he did and liked were mostly traced to Nigeria.
The music executive noted that he listened to Fuji music, ate African foods and they lived in Peckham, which was like an extension of Lagos.
Naira Marley said: “What made it easy for me [to blend with Nigerian street music] is that I grew up in South-East London, Peckham to be precise. That is like small Lagos, you know what I mean?
“And all my life in England, my dad banned speaking English in the house. So, we had to speak Yoruba and all these Yoruba stuff. I still listen to Fuji. We eat African foods. Even though I’m in England, it was like I’m still in Nigeria. Yeah, it was easy for me. When I came back [to Nigeria], people didn’t really know I came from London.”
In other news, a young beautiful lady has gone online to list her requirements as she launches a nationwide search for a goodlooking christian man to marry.
According to the lady identified as Salewa on Twitter, she’s looking for a man who fits her requirements to marry.
Other things listed in her requirements, she said that the man must be God-fearing, Goodlooking, must know how to cook, and should love doing chores.
While all tribes are open to apply, she noted that preferential treatment would be given to Edo men.
Her post reads:
“I’m looking for a good-looking Christian boy to marry Must – Love ironing -Be able to sleep with the lights off -Live in Nigeria (NOT Lagos) – Know how to cook -Must have a good job -Must be funny -Must be clean& love doing chores -Must have the fear of God -Must not be married.
“Edo boys may get preferential treatment during the selection process But pls all tribes can apply. God bless.”
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