Nollywood actor Yul Edochie has expressed deep concern over the growing trend of Nigerian children, especially those of Igbo heritage, who can no longer speak their native languages.
The actor described the situation as a “failure that must be corrected,” stressing the urgent need for parents to prioritize indigenous language preservation at home.
In a post shared on his official Facebook page, Edochie lamented that many Igbo children today struggle to communicate fluently in their mother tongue due to parental neglect.
“Many of us who are Igbos, our children cannot speak Igbo. It’s a failure on our part that must be corrected moving forward,” he wrote.
His remarks have since sparked heated debate across social media, with some users backing his call for cultural revival, while others argued that the dominance of English in schools and society has made it difficult for children to learn their native dialects.
Edochie further stressed the importance of embracing Omenaani (traditional customs), describing ancestors as “guardian angels” and urging Nigerians to return to their cultural roots.
