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“I lied about being a virgin…My accent was fake”, Gifty says

by Azeez Adeniyi Evicted Big Brother Naija housemate, Gifty Powers has said she lied about being a virgin while on the show. In a recent interview with LIB, Gifty said she has never been married as widely reported. Gifty also said her accent was fake, while stating that it was part of her game plan.... Read More

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December 19, 2016

Opinion: The economics of ‘foneh’ ( foreign accent) syndrome

by Chuba Ezekwesili As with the uptick in Christmas lights and trees all over Lagos, I’ve also noticed a rise in the number of Nigerian IJGB- short for ‘I Just Got Back’. These are Nigerians who’ve recently returned to the country after some period abroad. A defining characteristic of the IJGB is the exquisite foreign... Read More

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