Nigerian Musician Charles Onyeabor Challenges Notion That English Fluency Defines Intelligence.

Nigerian musician Charles Onyeabor has sparked a debate about the importance of indigenous languages in Africa.

He argued that proficiency in English does not measure intelligence and emphasized the need for Africans to value their native languages as part of their cultural identity.

Onyeabor criticized societal bias that prioritizes English fluency over cultural heritage, urging Africans to take pride in their linguistic roots.