Nigeria's Strangest Town Where French Replaced English

Inside the Secret French Town Hidden in Nigeria: Explore the incredible, century-long story of Igbobo, a unique Yoruba town in Osun State, Nigeria, where French is spoken fluently by nearly 70% of the population—often more than English!

Discover how immigration, strategic trade, and family ties to Côte d'Ivoire (formerly Ivory Coast) turned French into a "passport" for a new generation. Learn about the vibrant diaspora community established in Abidjan, the dual currency economy where the CFA franc is used alongside the Naira, and the regular transport system linking this Nigerian town directly to other West African nations.

We also examine the complex side of this transnational network, including how this established migration route has been exploited by human trafficking networks. Understand how Igbobo challenges conventional ideas of borders, identity, and belonging, serving as a powerful example of a community creating its own transnational destiny across West Africa.

Timestamps
00:05 Introduction to Igbobo
00:54 Location and Demographics
02:09 The Origin Story
03:45 Diaspora Governance
05:00 French as a Generational Tool
06:41 Dual Currency
07:09 The Trade Network
08:14 The Dark Side
09:53 Ejigbo's Significance

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