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In my Ibibio dialect, we say “Amesiere,” which means “You have risen.” However, people came and taught us to say “Good morning,” as in “good mourning.” My question is, who are you mourning instead of rising with the sun?

Amesiere vs Good Morning: Rising with the Sun or Mourning the Day? Language is more than just a tool for communication; it is a window into the culture, worldview, and soul of a people. Among the Ibibio people of southern Nigeria, the word “Amesiere” serves as the traditional morning greeting. It translates to “You haveContinue reading “In my Ibibio dialect, we say “Amesiere,” which means “You have risen.” However, people came and taught us to say “Good morning,” as in “good mourning.” My question is, who are you mourning instead of rising with the sun?”