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Why Do Nigerians Use English First Names As Last Names? by Abrantie: 11:23pm On Jul 28, 2012
It really sounds stvpid.

David Mark
John Eric
Peter Paul
George Martin
Goodluck Jonathan
Re: Why Do Nigerians Use English First Names As Last Names? by BlackPikiN(m): 11:26pm On Jul 28, 2012
I believe you are Ghanaian.
Quick question, what is the last-name of your deceased president?
Re: Why Do Nigerians Use English First Names As Last Names? by Abrantie: 11:27pm On Jul 28, 2012
BlackPikiN: I believe you are Ghanaian.
Quick question, what is the last-name of your deceased president?

You didn't read my question right. Try again.
Re: Why Do Nigerians Use English First Names As Last Names? by ifyalways(f): 11:38pm On Jul 28, 2012
Same reason ghanains have all the :
Pierre baiden(ksi)
John wettey (Ga)
Frank Jordan. Etc.
Abrantie, sound sleep. Lol
Re: Why Do Nigerians Use English First Names As Last Names? by kengis: 12:04am On Jul 29, 2012
It's ridiculous to carry those silly names
I guess it's an inferiority complex
Why bring ghanaians in this topic ?
Re: Why Do Nigerians Use English First Names As Last Names? by Ptolomeus(m): 12:58am On Jul 29, 2012
kengis: It's ridiculous to carry those silly names
I guess it's an inferiority complex
Why bring ghanaians in this topic ?


Si. I agree. But the subject is interesting, if we project it to other areas ...
My answer is in fact a question:
Identity?
Re: Why Do Nigerians Use English First Names As Last Names? by kengis: 1:17am On Jul 29, 2012
Ptolomeus:


Si. I agree. But the subject is interesting, if we project it to other areas ...
My answer is in fact a question:
Identity?
What do you mean by "identity" ?Are you talking about identity crisis ?
When it comes to other areas ,what is true for nigeria is not necessary true for ghana so no need to compare
Re: Why Do Nigerians Use English First Names As Last Names? by tpia5: 2:47am On Jul 29, 2012
are their names disturbing some people ?

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