Ruto, tongue and the trouble with English

President Ruto’s joke about Nigerian accents reveals the trouble with English and its colonial legacy. Explore why language is about power, not just sound.

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May 1, 2026 · 00:15 · 5 min read

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President Ruto’s joke about Nigerian accents reveals the trouble with English and its colonial legacy. Explore why language is about power, not just sound.

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