British High Commissioner schools Nana Aba on grammar

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CHE 9 years ago

Languages do evolve and the English should not expect us not to speak our colloquial english the way the speaks hers. We are going to create a dictionary of adulterated queen's english to prove this point and include newly cr ...
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Languages do evolve and the English should not expect us not to speak our colloquial english the way the speaks hers. We are going to create a dictionary of adulterated queen's english to prove this point and include newly created vocabulary.
xox 9 years ago

Just a joke and don't blame the H.C. for enjoying the Ghanaian way of life, it's very catching you know. You cannot live in Ghana and get involved with our uniqueness of the society, regardless how straight or crooked we som ...
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Just a joke and don't blame the H.C. for enjoying the Ghanaian way of life, it's very catching you know. You cannot live in Ghana and get involved with our uniqueness of the society, regardless how straight or crooked we sometimes can be.
Ghanaba 9 years ago

You are absolutely right the H.C is having some harmless fun but you will forgive people for being very suspicious of the British.They always seem to want to portray us in the negative light.You cannot say we enjoy from the B ...
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You are absolutely right the H.C is having some harmless fun but you will forgive people for being very suspicious of the British.They always seem to want to portray us in the negative light.You cannot say we enjoy from the British a similar level of respect and support the Ivorians get from France.
PIOTO 9 years ago

That's a banter between two opposing supporters. We will make him a Ghanaian. He has a Fanti sense of humour. I think he is A Kwesi.

That's a banter between two opposing supporters. We will make him a Ghanaian. He has a Fanti sense of humour. I think he is A Kwesi.
Solomon 9 years ago

Jon wey ibe syntax error, like e for be John

Jon wey ibe syntax error, like e for be John
Constructivist 9 years ago

Jon Benjamin, was ignorant and conservative. He demonstrated cross cultural incompetence. How many years has he spent here?

Jon Benjamin, was ignorant and conservative. He demonstrated cross cultural incompetence. How many years has he spent here?
Concerned Citizen 9 years ago

If you like her, tell her and stop these things.

If you like her, tell her and stop these things.
Saint Ghfuo: MEDIOCRITY STINKS! 9 years ago

ah, u want chop the chicka? nanaba b3di white meat

ah, u want chop the chicka? nanaba b3di white meat
ACID& Dagger Party 9 years ago

Are they the same ? Which is correct ?

Are they the same ? Which is correct ?
OSEI 9 years ago

THE GUY LIKES TO BE IN GHANA. HE IS JUST HAVING FUN. PEOPLE, LOOSEN UP HE DOESN'T MEAN ANY HARM. LET'S PUT DOWN THE RULES AND PROTOCOLS FOR A MINUTE AND HAVE FUN. WE'RE ONE PEOPLE UNDER GOD.

THE GUY LIKES TO BE IN GHANA. HE IS JUST HAVING FUN. PEOPLE, LOOSEN UP HE DOESN'T MEAN ANY HARM. LET'S PUT DOWN THE RULES AND PROTOCOLS FOR A MINUTE AND HAVE FUN. WE'RE ONE PEOPLE UNDER GOD.

may 9 years ago

Low self esteem fools. He'll fuck all the women in Ghana. Mmoa

Low self esteem fools. He'll fuck all the women in Ghana. Mmoa
The Truth 9 years ago

Pulse or whatever you call your news outfit, note that she intentionally used the Pidgin English. I laugh at media outfits like Pulse. In the first and second paragraphs of this report I can point out grammatical errors. You ...
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Pulse or whatever you call your news outfit, note that she intentionally used the Pidgin English. I laugh at media outfits like Pulse. In the first and second paragraphs of this report I can point out grammatical errors. You omitted march, duel or game. There is nothing like "after the West Ham United and Liecester City .............. on Sunday." What you wrote can be found below.

"British High Commissioner to Ghana, Jon Benjamin, has chided TV and radio personality, Nana Aba Anamoah over grammatical error after the West Ham United and Leicester City on Sunday, April 17."
Then you start the second paragraph with "After a 2-2 draw game...............", which was suppose to read " After a 2-2 drawn game.........". So you see that it is rather the whole of Pulse that is grammatically bankrupt and needs correcting. Hers was intentional whilst yours was incompetence at the highest level. Have you guys ever wondered why people don't take Pulse seriously?
TEACHER TAHIRU 9 years ago

The Truth, thanks for the observation. Anyway, the word in your write-up/correction is "match" but not "march" as you depicted or wrote. I suspect it's a syntax error because you're a very good English teacher. Let's take thi ...
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The Truth, thanks for the observation. Anyway, the word in your write-up/correction is "match" but not "march" as you depicted or wrote. I suspect it's a syntax error because you're a very good English teacher. Let's take things a little easy in this country, haba!
OSEI TUTU TAWIAH 9 years ago

Don't mind that fool who thinks Africans are obliged to be perfect in his fucking language. No one owes him any good English vocabulary. We didn't create that language so we can write and speak it anyhow we want.

Don't mind that fool who thinks Africans are obliged to be perfect in his fucking language. No one owes him any good English vocabulary. We didn't create that language so we can write and speak it anyhow we want.
Goddey. 9 years ago

You can't write and speak it anyhow, if go to Rome,do what the Romans do, you can't do that in examinations, just accept mistakes and correct, it doesn't take away anything.

You can't write and speak it anyhow, if go to Rome,do what the Romans do, you can't do that in examinations, just accept mistakes and correct, it doesn't take away anything.
Okay Bakazi 9 years ago

The British High commissioner isn't in England.He is in Ghana and in ghana ,we speak pidgin.

The British High commissioner isn't in England.He is in Ghana and in ghana ,we speak pidgin.
Jah 9 years ago

Illiterates like you speak pidgin in Ghana. Does the government spend millions to educate you only to speak pidgin ? Go back to school and learn how to speak proper English, you twart !

Illiterates like you speak pidgin in Ghana. Does the government spend millions to educate you only to speak pidgin ? Go back to school and learn how to speak proper English, you twart !
kwame 9 years ago

was she in da uk?didn't. he ntiase ne3 okaay3 mo ma yen dwene y3 ho on social media

was she in da uk?didn't. he ntiase ne3 okaay3 mo ma yen dwene y3 ho on social media
Lydia 9 years ago

Probably not just on this tweet, it's smthing he's observed over time that why he said ..... ' in some of your tweets!' Means it's bn going on.

Some comprehension schooing for you too my dear

Probably not just on this tweet, it's smthing he's observed over time that why he said ..... ' in some of your tweets!' Means it's bn going on.

Some comprehension schooing for you too my dear
kofi 9 years ago

yeah she brags too much

yeah she brags too much

SCHEMER 9 years ago

How much Fante can the silly Jon Benjamin tweet? At least Nana Aba has been able to write in your language to warrant your response. She has an edge over you because at least, she has two languages to her credit, English and ...
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How much Fante can the silly Jon Benjamin tweet? At least Nana Aba has been able to write in your language to warrant your response. She has an edge over you because at least, she has two languages to her credit, English and Fante. What do you have besides English? So you follow her afterall? May be, you are attracted to her, lol.
Loway 9 years ago

We know they're own , but they don't know ours

We know they're own , but they don't know ours
JOHN MAHAMA 9 years ago

This man seem to be learning from the NDC foot soldiers, he behaves like koku Anyidoho and kofi Adams.

This man seem to be learning from the NDC foot soldiers, he behaves like koku Anyidoho and kofi Adams.
Synthetic syntax 9 years ago

Aaah this man too dey worry. Na syntax and grammar we go chop? Nana Aba, oya free your mind. Come chop one kiss. ..muaaah. we dey love u

Aaah this man too dey worry. Na syntax and grammar we go chop? Nana Aba, oya free your mind. Come chop one kiss. ..muaaah. we dey love u
RasRay 9 years ago

the British commission get no serious thing there. na jockers they go carry come put there make they chop cheep politics money. Ben, what be ur busines sef. get busy joor.

the British commission get no serious thing there. na jockers they go carry come put there make they chop cheep politics money. Ben, what be ur busines sef. get busy joor.
loyal ghanian 9 years ago

Americans always use wrong words. He should talk about that and leave us alone.

Americans always use wrong words. He should talk about that and leave us alone.
camcam 9 years ago

So this man is evrywhere criticising pple on grammar den things...he no get job?

So this man is evrywhere criticising pple on grammar den things...he no get job?
Maame 9 years ago

My thoughts exactly. I find him very unprofessional.

My thoughts exactly. I find him very unprofessional.
Unkie 9 years ago

So why did "pulse.com" fail to post the "other" tweet by the Brit?

WHY post same Nana Aba's tweet 2CE??

So why did "pulse.com" fail to post the "other" tweet by the Brit?

WHY post same Nana Aba's tweet 2CE??
Sarah 9 years ago

He was just playing with her cos he understood what she said perfectly.

He was just playing with her cos he understood what she said perfectly.

Kwasi Michael 9 years ago

Just like his casual nature.

Just like his casual nature.
Chris Austria 9 years ago

This is highly unprofessional,can Ghana high comm to Austria do this here?how can he interfere every issue in Gh?Is English our language?fuck u n ur murdafucker mom!!!!

This is highly unprofessional,can Ghana high comm to Austria do this here?how can he interfere every issue in Gh?Is English our language?fuck u n ur murdafucker mom!!!!
Cardinal 9 years ago

You guys need to get a life. If we have ten high Commissioners or Ambassadors like Jon Benjamin in Ghana, Ghana will be a nice place to live. This is just a nice banter two supporters are having. Nana Aba knew Jon is. West Ha ...
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You guys need to get a life. If we have ten high Commissioners or Ambassadors like Jon Benjamin in Ghana, Ghana will be a nice place to live. This is just a nice banter two supporters are having. Nana Aba knew Jon is. West Ham supporter and was pulling his leg. Jon just want to get his lick in and wrote that knowing perfectly well what Nana Aba meant.

This is a man with a high position and instead of building a wall between himself and ordinary citizens just mingle with us. He is approachable and that is good.
Elizabeth 9 years ago

Yes, that is true. He wants to enjoy the Ghanaian hospitality

Yes, that is true. He wants to enjoy the Ghanaian hospitality
Okay Bakazi 9 years ago

Inferior human being u are. Who is that ordinary citizen? Shut that hole of urs.It baffles me when I read comments from people like u Cardinal.… To say Nana Aba knew the high commissioner was a west ham fan,so what?It is h ...
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Inferior human being u are. Who is that ordinary citizen? Shut that hole of urs.It baffles me when I read comments from people like u Cardinal.… To say Nana Aba knew the high commissioner was a west ham fan,so what?It is high time...
arz kyesuo 9 years ago

This is absolutely nonsense, if u don't hv anything to write stop dis nonsense.

This is absolutely nonsense, if u don't hv anything to write stop dis nonsense.
Biggy 9 years ago

Nana Aba, make you no dey wori. Ambassador im sef use pidgin for im name. Queen English spell JOHN. The pidgin is JON. He, he go take the pidgin one. If he want leave ambassador work and go teach English make he come to Sunko ...
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Nana Aba, make you no dey wori. Ambassador im sef use pidgin for im name. Queen English spell JOHN. The pidgin is JON. He, he go take the pidgin one. If he want leave ambassador work and go teach English make he come to Sunkono JSS. Am sure he love you well well and he want get excuse to come near. Give him the chance.
Realist 9 years ago

This the only high commissioner or foreign diplomat who blends and act like a citizen. I like him. He criticizes corrupt govts and devilish religious crooks. he's good

This the only high commissioner or foreign diplomat who blends and act like a citizen. I like him. He criticizes corrupt govts and devilish religious crooks. he's good
Asabere 9 years ago

Kick this scoundrel out of Ghana

Kick this scoundrel out of Ghana
Senior Fire 9 years ago

It's allowed in Ghana.you are not a Ghanaian so you won't understand.british embassy has to be closed down because it has no use to Ghana now. She doesn't even mean you are worried. She meant you can disturb.

It's allowed in Ghana.you are not a Ghanaian so you won't understand.british embassy has to be closed down because it has no use to Ghana now. She doesn't even mean you are worried. She meant you can disturb.
Czla 9 years ago

He for commot for there. If he want learn pidgin make he talk den we skuul am

He for commot for there. If he want learn pidgin make he talk den we skuul am
livian 9 years ago

Cardinal can't agree with u more.Ghanians we take things way too serious.

Cardinal can't agree with u more.Ghanians we take things way too serious.
sam 9 years ago

when dis so called commissioner was rubbishing obinim, I wrote here on ghanaweb DAT we should not celebrate him, if not the next time is going to be an important person in soceity that we Revere as Ghanaians. I guess dis a s ...
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when dis so called commissioner was rubbishing obinim, I wrote here on ghanaweb DAT we should not celebrate him, if not the next time is going to be an important person in soceity that we Revere as Ghanaians. I guess dis a step higher and the next could ..........(imagine itself). On a deeper perspective am beginning to feel DAT this man is a clear manifestation of how Britain sees Ghana - a bunch of non serious beings hence they would send "any human being" here to represent them, after all, .......SOMEBODY NEED TO PUT THIS MAN WHERE HE BELONGS.
Nana Kyei 9 years ago

N Benjamin or what he calls himself shd focus on proper matters and not this because Anamoah was just making fun dats all.There are better things he can talk about it so he shd check for dat.

N Benjamin or what he calls himself shd focus on proper matters and not this because Anamoah was just making fun dats all.There are better things he can talk about it so he shd check for dat.
Salim asumadu 9 years ago

Well that was childish from the Brit....the tweet was not directed to him totally I suppose

Well that was childish from the Brit....the tweet was not directed to him totally I suppose
Sis Helen 9 years ago

people, the man is very free and a good. This is how we should live .

people, the man is very free and a good. This is how we should live .
Kwame 9 years ago

Blame the "Fish No Head" anago referee for ruining a good game.
He must be one of T.B. Joshua's apostles. LOL

Blame the "Fish No Head" anago referee for ruining a good game.
He must be one of T.B. Joshua's apostles. LOL
Yaw Mensah 9 years ago

How could this be news? This is some usual back and forth that happes all the time on twitter. It was his little way to get ack at nana aba given that the British High Commissioner is a west ham fan. A classical good case of ...
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How could this be news? This is some usual back and forth that happes all the time on twitter. It was his little way to get ack at nana aba given that the British High Commissioner is a west ham fan. A classical good case of humour lost in translation.
Konfo 9 years ago

I can't really tell what type of diplomate this useless guy is. Can he tweet in Twi,Ga,Ewe or any ghanaian language? Praise Nana Aba for trying to use your dirty language.

I can't really tell what type of diplomate this useless guy is. Can he tweet in Twi,Ga,Ewe or any ghanaian language? Praise Nana Aba for trying to use your dirty language.
Yaw 9 years ago

Jon Benjamin should also check his grammar with respect to the use of number and concord. When the word "only" is used, we expect one to use only one item which should also be in singular. However, Jon Benjamin goes on to lis ...
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Jon Benjamin should also check his grammar with respect to the use of number and concord. When the word "only" is used, we expect one to use only one item which should also be in singular. However, Jon Benjamin goes on to list - spelling,syntax and grammar. This clears shows that he needs to go back to his grammar books.
steve, Kasoa 9 years ago

It seems Jon Benjamin is falling in 'LOVE' for Nana Aba.

It seems Jon Benjamin is falling in 'LOVE' for Nana Aba.
Ewugyadze desperate John Mahama 9 years ago

This stupid Jon Benjamin is so unprofessional and junk to poke his nose into everything that goes on in Ghana.l wouldn't be surprised he sleeps with some of the women in Ghana. What fucking idot is this?????#SMFH

This stupid Jon Benjamin is so unprofessional and junk to poke his nose into everything that goes on in Ghana.l wouldn't be surprised he sleeps with some of the women in Ghana. What fucking idot is this?????#SMFH
Abeiku SW2 London 9 years ago

Nana Aba West Ham dey worry for Real ...

Nana Aba West Ham dey worry for Real ...
SIMPLY GEORGE. 9 years ago

Jon Benjamin ancestors as we all know in history were slave traders who bought millions of Africans to the then unknown world. These black people were subjected to inhuman treatment in the forms of torturing, rape, killings a ...
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Jon Benjamin ancestors as we all know in history were slave traders who bought millions of Africans to the then unknown world. These black people were subjected to inhuman treatment in the forms of torturing, rape, killings and you name it. The worst part of the black peoples agony was the change of their culture which led to their languages utterly destroyed and introduced to unknown languages. Pidgin English is widely spoken in the west Africa especially in Nigeria, Sierra Leone, Liberia and Ghana. English is not black peoples language and so Jon Benjamin cannot make any silly remarks about whatever preferred language of Nana Aba,s choice. The English queen is not our grandmother as black people. This is
the more reason why the Prime Minister of Jamaica is trying to snub her. We are Africans and not English people.
Elv- UK 9 years ago

very childish.

very childish.
Bongo 9 years ago

It's obvious, the ambassador has a serious CRUSH on the young chic. Ambassador if it is the woman u want saaaaaaayyyyy!!! it, and stop beating around the West Ham bush.

It's obvious, the ambassador has a serious CRUSH on the young chic. Ambassador if it is the woman u want saaaaaaayyyyy!!! it, and stop beating around the West Ham bush.
Solo 9 years ago

Looks like he has nothing serious doing . The British govt. has to call him back. Anything small then he comes in to say something. A Diplomat?

Looks like he has nothing serious doing . The British govt. has to call him back. Anything small then he comes in to say something. A Diplomat?
Fuzzy 9 years ago

Hi Benjamin,wey things be your worry. We dry understand the lady well well well.
If you can't catch up with dis language better start learn am.
This na the best sweet language.
Nana Aba we they love you, more of the pigin. ...
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Hi Benjamin,wey things be your worry. We dry understand the lady well well well.
If you can't catch up with dis language better start learn am.
This na the best sweet language.
Nana Aba we they love you, more of the pigin.
Hey Benjamin, if you so desire, you may inform the Queen of our kind of English, no problem.
adongo the villager 9 years ago

Jon should rather help us fix our economic issues than some of these things ....this is pidgin for U

Jon should rather help us fix our economic issues than some of these things ....this is pidgin for U
samuel azumah 9 years ago

i like the social behaviour of the British high commissioner to Ghana.in london i met people like that.the man is an african by his mind

i like the social behaviour of the British high commissioner to Ghana.in london i met people like that.the man is an african by his mind
Abena 9 years ago

Oooh... that is hush and not pleasant. Nana feel free after all English is not our native language. Some of your English coaches can not even speak English. How worried are you about that?

Oooh... that is hush and not pleasant. Nana feel free after all English is not our native language. Some of your English coaches can not even speak English. How worried are you about that?
NOBODY 9 years ago

To hell with the British Low Commissioner. Benjamin should go to New York and hold hands with the demented "Englishman" Okoampa_Ahoofe and leave this lady alone. Nothing wrong with using pidgeon English in an informal communi ...
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To hell with the British Low Commissioner. Benjamin should go to New York and hold hands with the demented "Englishman" Okoampa_Ahoofe and leave this lady alone. Nothing wrong with using pidgeon English in an informal communication.
URBAN CONCEPT 9 years ago

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Kojo 9 years ago

This UK high commissioner has so belittled that high office he occupies. What an airbag!

This UK high commissioner has so belittled that high office he occupies. What an airbag!
Bright 9 years ago

Jon must know this is Ghana and we have our own way of speaking and understanding the English Language. this is not Uk

Jon must know this is Ghana and we have our own way of speaking and understanding the English Language. this is not Uk
Kyekyeku 9 years ago

woman please be very careful and keep it to yourself if you support any foreign team. teams are modern churches to british people. majority of british people worship their teams rather God Almighty. our rev. father couldn't d ...
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woman please be very careful and keep it to yourself if you support any foreign team. teams are modern churches to british people. majority of british people worship their teams rather God Almighty. our rev. father couldn't do mass on sunday when his team (man.u) lost. iam united fan like most blacks but I work for man city. they would sack me if they get to know it.i pretend like city fan. be careful.
Goddey. 9 years ago

You can't write and speak the English language anyhow, we must learn to accept correction, if you go to Rome,do what the Romans do.

You can't write and speak the English language anyhow, we must learn to accept correction, if you go to Rome,do what the Romans do.
kofi 9 years ago

Nana Aba brags too much.

Nana Aba brags too much.
nn 9 years ago

mm

mm
Steve 9 years ago

Mr commissioner, to the best of my knowledge,communication has taken place. You British are part of our problems here in Ghana.All that you know is grammar. With your attitude, most countries you colonized in Africa are still ...
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Mr commissioner, to the best of my knowledge,communication has taken place. You British are part of our problems here in Ghana.All that you know is grammar. With your attitude, most countries you colonized in Africa are still suffering. Give us a break and grant us visas to enjoy what you people took away years back. For I know you do not have natural resources yet you enjoy from Ghana.
Kwame Addo 9 years ago

Hey Benji, it's ok to say West Ham dey worry, irregardless of grammar & syntax, but make you comment on dodgy Dave, my British brother Benji.

Hey Benji, it's ok to say West Ham dey worry, irregardless of grammar & syntax, but make you comment on dodgy Dave, my British brother Benji.
THE CRUSADER 9 years ago

This pd should shut up is she a brit?

This pd should shut up is she a brit?
Nana 9 years ago

If u dnt understand Pidgin language,let Nana Aba school u.there's nothing wrong with what she said as far as Pidgin is concern.since u Wanna b grammar teacher,there's a school in my village that needs one @ Jon

If u dnt understand Pidgin language,let Nana Aba school u.there's nothing wrong with what she said as far as Pidgin is concern.since u Wanna b grammar teacher,there's a school in my village that needs one @ Jon
ONYAME NIPA(Man Of God)USA 9 years ago

Better take grammer courses

Better take grammer courses
Kofi 9 years ago

Jon is a variation of John or Jonathan commonly used in Britain. Get used to it!

Jon is a variation of John or Jonathan commonly used in Britain. Get used to it!
Kwame Joe 9 years ago

Talking about variation, isn't pidgin English a variation of common English?

Talking about variation, isn't pidgin English a variation of common English?
ONYAME NIPA(Man Of God)USA 9 years ago

Period

Period
ScHoly 9 years ago

I just love this man. He speaks his mind on just anything, and in any manner, not minding the consequences. Hahaha I guess he will relocate to Ghana after his term.

I just love this man. He speaks his mind on just anything, and in any manner, not minding the consequences. Hahaha I guess he will relocate to Ghana after his term.
WOJAFFO 9 years ago

Typical Englishman. Always finicky about grammar and vocabulary.Her tweet was in pidgin which you have no idea of.Abba's grammar is impeccable but can the lady have a little fun with the locals?
Benjamin, take a chill pill ...
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Typical Englishman. Always finicky about grammar and vocabulary.Her tweet was in pidgin which you have no idea of.Abba's grammar is impeccable but can the lady have a little fun with the locals?
Benjamin, take a chill pill and be still....Englishman.
AKYEM SASABRONSAM 9 years ago

The British High Commissioner has nothing better to do with his time than read tweets about soccer matches and criticize "Pidgin English"? Wow, losing the Empire has finally taken its toll on these idiotic Brits!! It's left ...
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The British High Commissioner has nothing better to do with his time than read tweets about soccer matches and criticize "Pidgin English"? Wow, losing the Empire has finally taken its toll on these idiotic Brits!! It's left them with too much time on their hands. What he should be worrying about is not grammatical or syntax errors, but the sinking ship that is British relations with the rest of the continent. It is such a good thing American culture has come to dominate the world, and the British have been on the wane since WWII. What a shame.
DUMSOR KWABENA BAAH 9 years ago

I know so many whites who cannot spell so many words so this is not a big deal.Nana wrote "dey' intentionally.

I know so many whites who cannot spell so many words so this is not a big deal.Nana wrote "dey' intentionally.
Abu 9 years ago

Then our respected commissioner has a a lot to worry about if he travels to Nigeria Jamaica

Then our respected commissioner has a a lot to worry about if he travels to Nigeria Jamaica
blu karent 9 years ago

is this also news .ah Ghanaweb paaaa .

is this also news .ah Ghanaweb paaaa .
libarskey 9 years ago

Why do u want some 1 to write in a language dat u understand

Why do u want some 1 to write in a language dat u understand
Abrantie 9 years ago

The honesty of H.E is unparalleled, watching him afar. Ghana is proud to have him.

The honesty of H.E is unparalleled, watching him afar. Ghana is proud to have him.
Asem beba dabi 9 years ago

I feel the pain of the guys smarting from the HC's jest. You guys got 'bounced' at the BHC.

I feel the pain of the guys smarting from the HC's jest. You guys got 'bounced' at the BHC.
Amidini 9 years ago

Needless and senseless. Let us talk on better issue than this

Needless and senseless. Let us talk on better issue than this
Yaw Adu-Asare 9 years ago

The ambassador must be having a ball in Ghana.

The ambassador must be having a ball in Ghana.
John. SAIBU 9 years ago

It is proper to say that John BENJAMIN The BRITISH HIGH COMMISSIONER have a big problem.
His perilmistics has depicted the nueroceptive compoundment of his brain. (in short,he is an IDIOT.)
As Africans we can pigginize the ...
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It is proper to say that John BENJAMIN The BRITISH HIGH COMMISSIONER have a big problem.
His perilmistics has depicted the nueroceptive compoundment of his brain. (in short,he is an IDIOT.)
As Africans we can pigginize the English language any how we want.
yes, we can braketulate and pigginize as well as comdate the imbiomses to caratalized the secumventive motives straight into her imperior majesty's anus.
so. JOHN Benjamin should leave Nana Aba alone and learn to be a respected Ambassador. ABI I De lie?
Them no Sabi nothing.
Ambassador want put his mouth inside anything? WE GO SHIT IN HIS MOUTH.
EXPENSIVE SHIT.
Nana Obiri Agyei 9 years ago

This man is a bigot!

This man is a bigot!
kplukutsu 9 years ago

We Ghanaians understand her bl)fo. Bl)fo wiem) jee by force.
west ham dey worry.
Ask Jon if he can speak any Ghanaian language as Nana can speak his. Jeew) n) ni m) nu ni k3 obl)fo l3 f33.

We Ghanaians understand her bl)fo. Bl)fo wiem) jee by force.
west ham dey worry.
Ask Jon if he can speak any Ghanaian language as Nana can speak his. Jeew) n) ni m) nu ni k3 obl)fo l3 f33.
SPAR. 9 years ago

THIS HC IS SICK.GHANA NO BI LONDON.

THIS HC IS SICK.GHANA NO BI LONDON.
Guinea boy 9 years ago

Jon or who ever you are, just respect nana aba, nana means everything to me..

Jon or who ever you are, just respect nana aba, nana means everything to me..
maame 9 years ago

Love this guy. A very simple and happy soul.

Love this guy. A very simple and happy soul.
C/C 9 years ago

thats what youget--mediocrity

thats what youget--mediocrity
TRUTH 9 years ago

This High Commissioer is Mugu 1 Mumu 2' What does he mean? Is he an authoriry on.pidgin english? He should gerrrooout!!!

This High Commissioer is Mugu 1 Mumu 2' What does he mean? Is he an authoriry on.pidgin english? He should gerrrooout!!!
Muslim Daneil Angsomwine Nubalanaa 9 years ago

so what ? pls let us think the H C should rather correct Nana Aba's Twi

so what ? pls let us think the H C should rather correct Nana Aba's Twi
Kwesi 9 years ago

I think the British High Commissioner has not forgotten that there are varieties of English and the Pidgin English used by Nana Aba is one them. The English or the Brits are not wont to correcting or raising concerns over in ...
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I think the British High Commissioner has not forgotten that there are varieties of English and the Pidgin English used by Nana Aba is one them. The English or the Brits are not wont to correcting or raising concerns over incorrect use of their language by non- native speakers. This makes me think that the High Commissioner may just be joking.
Dayaki 9 years ago

this Jon Benjamin guy is unbecoming of a diplomat.

this Jon Benjamin guy is unbecoming of a diplomat.
Abena Ofosuwaa 9 years ago

Perhaps the British High Commissioner is kidding. If he ain't kidding, then he has a big issue. I don't speak pidgin but love every bit of it when others speak it. Pidgin rocks!!!

Perhaps the British High Commissioner is kidding. If he ain't kidding, then he has a big issue. I don't speak pidgin but love every bit of it when others speak it. Pidgin rocks!!!
winperfet 9 years ago

i like this guy's sense of humour. hahahaha. he is enjoying his life in ghana

i like this guy's sense of humour. hahahaha. he is enjoying his life in ghana
kmpkh 9 years ago

He's one of the idle commissioner in the history of Ghana. Foolish man is that how to express your frustration.

He's one of the idle commissioner in the history of Ghana. Foolish man is that how to express your frustration.
Wumbei 9 years ago

Ds soo called commissioner is stupid to say so. Can he spk nd write any Ghanaian language like Nanaba is doing to english.

Ds soo called commissioner is stupid to say so. Can he spk nd write any Ghanaian language like Nanaba is doing to english.
Nanaba 9 years ago

even an English profession will need passport before going to UK Commissioner John is not serious

even an English profession will need passport before going to UK Commissioner John is not serious
OPANINPA 9 years ago

WHAT BRITISH ARROGANCE, WE DEY TALK ANYWAY WE LIKE. WE NO BE INGLISH. YOU DEY SPEAK TWI?

WHAT BRITISH ARROGANCE, WE DEY TALK ANYWAY WE LIKE. WE NO BE INGLISH. YOU DEY SPEAK TWI?
Akoloogo fra fra 9 years ago

High commissioner well done. Low standards in Ghana is too much

High commissioner well done. Low standards in Ghana is too much
Odikro 9 years ago

I wonder why the lady did not hit back; Pidgin English is not British English. Pidgin English is a result of the colonization and slavery that Mr. Benjamin's grandfathers inflicted on Africa. Next time, this lady should conta ...
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I wonder why the lady did not hit back; Pidgin English is not British English. Pidgin English is a result of the colonization and slavery that Mr. Benjamin's grandfathers inflicted on Africa. Next time, this lady should contact me :( for quick answers and fast tweets.
George 9 years ago

Touch not mi Nana Aba.....who do u tnk u are Benjamin

Touch not mi Nana Aba.....who do u tnk u are Benjamin
Yawa Andani 9 years ago

Does this girl give bribe to employers before she is employed or what because I will not employ this girl as a TV announcer. Her English, and behavior does not make her fit for that job

Does this girl give bribe to employers before she is employed or what because I will not employ this girl as a TV announcer. Her English, and behavior does not make her fit for that job
NDC DESTROYERS PARTY 9 years ago

OFUI BA LEAVE THAT LADY ALONE WE ARE NOT IN BRITAIN THAT STUPID GUY SHOULD KNOW KNOW THE IMPLICATION OF COLONIALISM .

OFUI BA LEAVE THAT LADY ALONE WE ARE NOT IN BRITAIN THAT STUPID GUY SHOULD KNOW KNOW THE IMPLICATION OF COLONIALISM .
Gambo 9 years ago

Ghanaians should learn how to take a joke.Wow. The H.C. is just making fun of Nana. Who does not know that Nana can write better English. Cardinal said it all. The H.C. wants to enjoy our culture. I blame the media for unnece ...
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Ghanaians should learn how to take a joke.Wow. The H.C. is just making fun of Nana. Who does not know that Nana can write better English. Cardinal said it all. The H.C. wants to enjoy our culture. I blame the media for unnecessary reportage.
Human 9 years ago

Foolish man n so what?. Idiot

Foolish man n so what?. Idiot
Igp 9 years ago

Jon Benjamin you are becoming a nuisance on the Ghanaian local scene. For your info. Kwame Nkrumah's Ghana is a sovereign Republic and like the US and India not a British colony. Respect your diplomatic boundaries. Ghana does ...
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Jon Benjamin you are becoming a nuisance on the Ghanaian local scene. For your info. Kwame Nkrumah's Ghana is a sovereign Republic and like the US and India not a British colony. Respect your diplomatic boundaries. Ghana does not answer to the Queen, you do. Lucky you did not come to meet Rawlings and his regime, you would have been declared personson nan grata. What you ought to focus on is to ensure that all visa applicants at your Embessy who got denied visa get at least 75% of their visa fees. You talk too much. Shut up or put up with our pegin English as tweeted by Nana Aba. We do not have time for bullies like you in Ghana. Also learn to put on your sportsmanship cap. Besides, we do not disparage women like that in our part of the world. Football is contact game and too bad for you Jon if you do not want your team talked about. Just shut up a bit. Jon you are not Governor-general of Ghana. Just shut re not so diplomatic mouth. Too known.
Daniel Kofi Sefah Legacy 9 years ago

Hmm...make I comment some; I think this whole thing can just be ignored. Nana Aba is, and shall always be great! Love you, Nana!

Hmm...make I comment some; I think this whole thing can just be ignored. Nana Aba is, and shall always be great! Love you, Nana!
NOBODY 9 years ago

Nana Aba went to the British High Commission yesterday to obtain a visa to travel to the UK. She was in the company of Wanlove. On the application form, Nana Aba wrote, "I dey want go for UK. Make you for give me visa". When ...
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Nana Aba went to the British High Commission yesterday to obtain a visa to travel to the UK. She was in the company of Wanlove. On the application form, Nana Aba wrote, "I dey want go for UK. Make you for give me visa". When the application was handed to the High Commissioner, he laughed and wrote, "Visa request denied. Nana Aba needs to see Okoampa-Ahoofe for remedial English lessons before coming back to request a visa". What Wanlove said about the Commissioner cannot be printed here.
kwame 9 years ago

nana aba wokaa wa ka can de HC speak proper twi? i dare him.

nana aba wokaa wa ka can de HC speak proper twi? i dare him.
Priscilla Williams 9 years ago

Let Her Be and chop ur matter.can't she feel free to do what she likes to do?being a Tv presenter doesn't mean u must always be what u want her to be,she has her own preference.We talk too much

Let Her Be and chop ur matter.can't she feel free to do what she likes to do?being a Tv presenter doesn't mean u must always be what u want her to be,she has her own preference.We talk too much

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