Uzor Arukwe Reveals Why He Can't Speak Yoruba Fluently

Uzor Arukwe, a Nollywood actor, discussed his inability to speak Yoruba fluently during an interview on CreativiTea with Linda. He revealed that he was raised in Festac Town, Lagos, a community with a significant population of Igbo residents.

This environment, he explained, played a crucial role in his limited interaction with the Yoruba language. Although he can understand Yoruba to some extent, he lacks the confidence to speak it fluently.

Arukwe stated, “I grew up in Festac. That’s where all the Igbo people are.

That’s why I can’t speak Yoruba. I understand to some extent.

But yes, I grew up in Festac, and all my neighbours have always been Igbos.”.