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... Yoruba language , revealing an extensive knowledge of " deep " ( classical ) Yoruba . A reaction to Fagunwa's work has set in among some Yoruba intellectuals , who accuse him of lacking realism . His lack of concern with contemporary ...
... Yoruba language , revealing an extensive knowledge of " deep " ( classical ) Yoruba . A reaction to Fagunwa's work has set in among some Yoruba intellectuals , who accuse him of lacking realism . His lack of concern with contemporary ...
Page 517
... Yoruba 1.6 % , other 13.5 % . Religious affiliation ( 1960 ) : traditional beliefs 38.2 % , Protestant 29.0 % , Roman Catholic 13.8 % , Muslim 12.0 % , other including those with no religion 7.0 % . National accounts Budget ( 1970-71 ) ...
... Yoruba 1.6 % , other 13.5 % . Religious affiliation ( 1960 ) : traditional beliefs 38.2 % , Protestant 29.0 % , Roman Catholic 13.8 % , Muslim 12.0 % , other including those with no religion 7.0 % . National accounts Budget ( 1970-71 ) ...
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... Yoruba , Ibo , Kikongo , and others . The influence of these African languages on Gullah is seen in the sound system , syntax , word intonation , grammar , vocabulary , and formation of new words . Nearly 6,000 African words have been ...
... Yoruba , Ibo , Kikongo , and others . The influence of these African languages on Gullah is seen in the sound system , syntax , word intonation , grammar , vocabulary , and formation of new words . Nearly 6,000 African words have been ...
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