I’m willing to die on this hill:
If you can learn the accent, please do cos you really need it. It gives you a competitive advantage, especially if you find yourself in certain industries.
In order to advance or get ahead in this country, you need to be understood. The “huhs” whenever you talk are frustrating. After a few “huhs” they pretend to understand what you are saying and play along. It’s brutal out there chale. Even very successful African Americans I know have mastered the art of code switching.
Learning the accent has nothing to do with an inferiority complex or low self-esteem. it’s mainly about survival. Also, learning the accent does not conclusively mean you have abandoned your culture, values or aren’t proud of your heritage.
What’s cringe is people speaking in the same accent when they talk to their own people here or back home.
Thanks be to God for all his mercies this year. It's been a challenging but his grace and mercy saw me through. Onwards unto 2026, knowing and trusting he will continue to make a way. 🙏🙏
Shout out to all my catholics still catholicing. I know the bs we faced in tertiary institutions. Don't let anyone make you feel less of a Christian cause you don't do stuff like they do. The Christian journey is a marathon not a sprint.