In British/US English, "my boy" is a term of affection. In Nigerian English, the shadows of colonialism, patronage and class drift on stage.
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Replying to @jeremyweate
@jeremyweate@Tomi_Ola You're over generalizing. It exists in Nigerian context. We use "my guy" or "my boy".2 replies 0 retweets 0 likes -
Replying to @OoTheNigerian
@OoTheNigerian@Tomi_Ola Its just not true. My guy and my boy have different cadences, different histories, different baggage.3 replies 0 retweets 0 likes
Replying to @jeremyweate
@jeremyweate @Tomi_Ola In summary: Context matters. I'm saying amongst peers "my boy" is to show familiarity and/or endearment....
7:34 AM - 15 Jul 2013
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