Some Brazilians on Thursday in Lagos, expressed their desire to speak Yoruba language in order to relate well with their Salvador compatriots, who speak the language in Brazil. The Brazilians were delegates at the inauguration of the Afrobrazilian Studies Centre in the Lagos State University to encourage cross-cultural development between both countries. The delegates, led by Mr Flivno Banzaini, the Brazilian Ambassador to Nigeria told the News Agency of Nigeria that Yoruba language was venerated in Brazil. “I have no doubt that with the inception of the Afrobrazilian Centre, there will be an avenue for people like us to be proficient in the Yoruba language. According to her, students from the Rio de Janeiro University will be visiting the Afrobrazilian centre for courses that will foster unity among the two countries.

Source: Punch February 07, 2019 17:26 UTC