A highly anticipated English Language Skills Challenge between Nigerian linguist Ifedayo Johnson (@ifedayo_johnson) and British national @BasedNorthmathr is scheduled for Sunday, May 18, 2025, at 7:45 PM (WAT).
The event will be hosted live on Twitter Spaces, featuring screen sharing to allow viewers to watch both participants take the test in real time.
The challenge was initiated after @BasedNorthmathr made a controversial remark suggesting that Nigerians working in the UK care sector “barely speak English.”
In response, Ifedayo Johnson, a graduate of Tai Solarin University and former student union president, publicly challenged the Briton to an English language proficiency test.
Johnson pledged to leave the UK within 24 hours if he scores lower, while expecting his opponent to refrain from making further derogatory comments about Nigerians’ English skills should he win.
Further details regarding the test format and participation modalities will be shared in due time.
Supporters are encouraged to set reminders for the Twitter Space and reach out via direct message for more information.
The intellectual duel aims to be a spirited yet respectful display of linguistic prowess.
This challenge has garnered significant attention across continents, with many eager to witness the outcome of this unique face-off.
