My customers taught me Yoruba – London trader, ‘Olakunle Oshodi’

The Punch | 05-09-2026 01:25am |

An Iraqi trader based in London, known as 'Olakunle Oshodi', has revealed that he learned to speak Yoruba through interactions with Nigerian customers at Woolwich Market. He said many of his customers spoke Yoruba when making purchases, which helped him pick up the language. His story highlights the cultural exchange that occurs in multicultural marketplaces.

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