A lady identified as Miss Chioma has stunned social media followers after she revealed she taught the Igbo language to students of a Chinese university.
The young woman posted a video of herself teaching at Southwest University in Chongqing, China.
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Chioma, a lecturer at the university, was leading a class of primary school students on a tour of the university as part of their intercultural programme.
She spoke Mandarin and taught Chinese pupils how to greet, express gratitude, and sing in Igbo.
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The educationist provided brief information on what Igbos are known for in Nigeria and promised to tell them more about the Igbo culture and her hometown when next they meet.
She finished by singing a popular Igbo song and rhyme, urging the children to join her.
Chioma captioned the video, “See how I teach Chinese kids Igbo on Southwest University’s intercultural programme.”
See how I teach Chinese kids igbo on southwest university intercultural program #IGBO #igbo #Igbos pic.twitter.com/FbL8MoWIN2
— Miss.chiomah (@sweety_vieve) June 24, 2023
Netizens react:
@Vasniok: “Come my dear sister…as a yoruba man..a true omoluabi not the roonuist…we are proud of u…in Yoruba culture .. anything good is praised by all and sundry ..well done putting ur culture on d map.”
@SodyOka4: “Nne, you are rapping this Mandarin like a proper Chinese. Bravo.”
@dereelemorgan: “You are doing great ✊🏽🤝.”
@stevetorm: “This is highly commendable Chioma. Special appreciation to Southwest University for their continuity in recognizing African Language.”
@Sweetsixteen: “This is so lovely😍Keep being proud of your heritage. It is nice that they are learning about another culture.And congratulations again on your award and graduation 🎓 You’ve done so well.”
@obassyemmy: “Someone once told me that ability to learn and use new languages is a sign of high IQ and I doubted it now I believe. Kudos Onye Nkuzi anyi. 😍”