
Kofi Yakpo
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Kofi Yakpo is a linguist at the University of Hong Kong, recognized for his expertise in language change and the dynamics of multilingualism. He has predicted that English will undergo significant transformation by 2100, particularly as Nigerian and Indian English variants gain prominence and begin to shape the language's future, potentially leading to a richer and more diverse English lexicon.
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Kofi Yakpo predicts that West African Pidgin will have 400 million speakers by 2100.
The big idea: could the English language die? | Reference and languages booksThe Guardian·
United Kingdom· 2025-05-11




