The Impact of Globalization on Nigerian Culture and Language: A Study of Ekid Language

Abstract

This article hinge on promoting Ekid language of the Eket people of Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria. Against the background of the Ekid language facing possible threat of extinction, the language needs to be retained and maintain in all the interactive and communication stages of globalization. Western culture and ideas are easily injected into local culture with uncontrollable effect. This effect includes, loss of individualism and group identity, homogenous set of values and beliefs. Technology is one area that has assisted the spread of westernization. The advancement of technology has opened the Nigerian culture to a new level. This paper was undertaken to highlight the impact of globalization on Nigerian culture and language, using "Ekid language" of Eket people as a case study because of the small number of it speakers. Recommendations were made to protect the language which is considered an endangered language.