That is an unfounded assumption. Is it because they live in Lagos, where the ethnic language is Yoruba? Do you really think they'd learn Yoruba if they were in Enugu or Port Harcourt?
What the hell is wrong with that vegetable seller? The lady is trying to better the language by speaking with her and she keeps responding in English. Meanwhile she just commended her for learning their language.
And the Language itself is amongst the easiest to learn on planet. With most verbs in 2 sound syllables. Wa lo gba wo gbesunmomi! Haaaa And the People would make her hang on the Island for LIFE! You are beautiful so lucky You gonna get hooked by a FANTASTIC NIGGA!.. U are most welcome my Dear
We Nigerians are found it difficult to value and speaking our local language. Ghanaians people will tell you that Twi is their local language coz they value it very well. For American woman to learn Yoruba and came to Nigeria to practice it, shame that we the owner of the language don't even value it.
Titilayo l appreciate you and the Nigerians also appreciate you for identify with the Nigerians including speaking our second common language Yoruba. God bless and all the Nigerians honor you as a blessing from your country . What you are doing is one of the symbol of God's love among humanity. I Pray that, God almighty will plant His love in you to fulfill Your God's given mandate to humanity and to please God Himself. And we will all remain rapturable in Christ alone.