Obafemi Hamzat emphasizes cultural preservation and heritage during an appearance on the Yoruba game show Masoyinbo.
Lagos State Deputy Governor Obafemi Hamzat recently called for the preservation of indigenous languages and culture, urging Nigerians to pass their heritage down to future generations, according to information published by punchng.
The prominent political figure made these remarks on Friday following his appearance on Masoyinbo, a popular cultural game show dedicated to promoting the Yoruba language through entertaining quizzes and fluency challenges.
During his time on the 40-minute programme, Hamzat discussed why celebrating local identity matters deeply, noting that linguistic diversity remains one of Nigeria's greatest strengths, according to information published by punchng.
Obafemi Hamzat on Masoyinbo cultural programme
Sharing his experience on X, Obafemi Hamzat described the Yoruba language as a vital component of identity, history, and community connection. He competed on the 364th episode of the show, hosted by Lekan Fabilola.
The interactive game show tests participants across ten questions. While Hamzat answered all questions correctly, penalties resulting from code mixing and code switching ultimately reduced his final cash prize to N20,000.
Promoting Yoruba language and heritage in Lagos
The Lagos State Deputy Governor emphasized that building a greater Lagos requires investing not only in infrastructure, but also in people, culture, and values, according to information published by punchng.
Masoyinbo continues to attract notable public figures and celebrities to raise awareness about indigenous preservation, making cultural heritage education engaging for audiences globally via digital platforms like YouTube.
Celebrity appearances on the Masoyinbo game show
The cultural programme has previously featured a wide array of prominent Nigerian personalities, including musicians, actors, activists, and comedians, to boost interest in the native language.
Notable past participants include Fuji musician Saheed Osupa, political activist Yele Sowore, actresses Funke Akindele and Femi Adebayo, rapper Falz, comedian Ali Baba, skit maker Cute Abiola, and actor Lateef Adedimeji.
Frequently Asked Questions
What did Obafemi Hamzat say about the Yoruba language?
Obafemi Hamzat stated that Yoruba is more than just a language, describing it as an essential part of identity, history, values, and community connection that must be passed down to future generations.
What is Masoyinbo and who hosts it?
Masoyinbo is a Yoruba-language cultural game show hosted by Lekan Fabilola, designed to promote fluency and preserve heritage through quizzes and interactive challenges.
How did Obafemi Hamzat perform on Masoyinbo?
Obafemi Hamzat answered all 10 questions on the show, but penalties from code switching and code mixing reduced his final prize money to N20,000.
