How to Say Hello in Nigerian Languages

Nigeria has 500+ languages. "Hello" varies by major ethnic group:

• Hausa (North): Sannu (general), Ina kwana? (good morning/How did you sleep?)
• Yoruba (Southwest): Ẹ káàárọ̀ (good morning), Ẹ káàsán (good afternoon), Ẹ kú alẹ́ (good evening). Bawo ni? = How are you?
• Igbo (Southeast): Ndewo (hello), Kedụ? (how are you?), Ụtụtụ ọma (good morning).
• Nigerian Pidgin (lingua franca): How far? (casual), Wetin dey? (what's up?), How you dey? (how are you?).
• Fulfulde (North): No mbadda (hello), Jam na? (peace?).
• Ibibio/Efik (South-South): Mme ńkpɔ? (how are you?), Idem fo? (good morning).

Tip: English is official; "Hello" works everywhere. Learning a local greeting shows respect. Pronunciation matters—listen to native speakers.