African languages find new life among a younger generation

A television game show in Lagos has one unusual rule: speak English and you lose.

“Masoyinbo,” meaning “Do not speak English,” is part of a growing revival of African languages, as younger people and members of the diaspora seek to reconnect with their cultural roots.

Olalekan Fabilola, Game Show Host: “If Masoyinbo had started in maybe like 10 years ago, it wouldn’t have been what it is now. But we’re in the age of cultural…