I am Quote by Bukayo Saka

“English, although the official language of Nigeria, was a formal language with which strangers and non-relatives addressed you. It had the potency of digging…

— Chigozie Obioma

Some of my reactions are very Nigerian. I still believe that words are things.

— Ben Okri

I think they've got 250 languages in Nigeria, and so English is a sort of lingua franca between the 250 languages.

— William Golding

Being Nigerian is a strong part of my identity. Being American is a strong part of my identity. And there are important parts of…

— Teju Cole

Everything makes sense to me in Lagos; I even understand myself.

— Skepta

I identify myself as a Nigerian because that is where I was born and raised and where my family still lives.

— Toks Olagundoye

My dad's Nigerian and I grew up in London, and that's just how it is.

— Emma Weymouth

I take a lot of pride in being Nigerian

— Brendon Ayanbadejo

English people are always surprised I'm English.

— Charlie Hunnam

When Nigeria actually gave me the call-up I thought 'oh, it's going to be a challenge, I don't go back there a lot, I…

— Alex Iwobi

Is it my fault if I do not look like an English girl and I do not talk like a Nigerian? Well, who says…

— Chris Cleave

I appreciate Nigerians for their support.

— Victor Osimhen