Language Quote by William Golding

In India the odd thing is that English is this almost artificial language floating on the surface of a place with about fifty other…

— William Golding

People just think Africa is this one thing. So if you're from Nigeria, then you're the same as somebody from Kenya; not realizing that…

— Uzodinma Iweala

“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

When I grew up all my documents stated that I am English, hopefully Nigerian people will understand.

— Bukayo Saka

Nigeria is not a nation. It is a mere geographical expression. There are no 'Nigerians' in the same sense as there are 'English,' 'Welsh,'…

— Obafemi Awolowo

I feel that the English language will be able to carry the weight of my African experience. But it will have to be a…

— Chinua Achebe

I grew up in northern Nigeria.

— Masai Ujiri

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

— Ben Okri

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

— Skepta

“The need for Nigerian clerks and other subordinates to help man the colonial administration required creating a new class of African people with education…

— Thomas Sowell

The places I come from have such rich languages, such a variety of expression. In Sierra Leone we have about fifteen languages and three…

— Ishmael Beah

I take a lot of pride in being Nigerian

— Brendon Ayanbadejo