University of Ghana Vice-Chancellor Calls "Vernacular" Label for African Languages Derogatory

The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ghana, Prof. Nana Aba Appiah Amfo, stated that labeling African languages or local dialects as "vernacular" is a derogatory remark and an affront to African culture.

25 Apr, 15:48 — 25 Apr, 15:48

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Don’t call African languages vernacular, it’s derogatory – UG Vice-Chancellor

The Vice-Chancellor (V-C) of the University of Ghana, Prof. Nana Aba Appiah Amfo, says it is derogatory remarks and an affront to African culture to label African languages or local dialects as vernacular.

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University of Ghana Vice-Chancellor Calls "Vernacular" Label for African Languages Derogatory

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