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02/09/2017 GMT

BBC Pidgin Has Launched

BBC World Service - Over to You, BBC Pidgin Has Launched

BBC Pidgin listeners tell us what they think of the new BBC Pidgin service

After BBC Pidgin was received with mixed reaction, Rajan asks members of the team and listeners why they think it’s worth investing in.

Focus on Africa presenter, Peter Okwoche, BBC Pidgin Senior Broadcast Journalist, Ruona Meyer and listener, Michael Ojalatan join Rajan Datar to discuss the merits of the new BBC Pidgin service, which has been launched for just under two weeks. The platform has been met with mixed reaction with critics saying Pidgin is not a proper language, while BBC World Service listeners in West Africa are welcoming the launch.

Also, the series which explores interesting ideas and incredible inventions is coming to an end. But before they go, the team behind 50 Things That Made The Modern Economy is looking for your suggestion for the 51st Thing for a final bonus episode on podcast only.

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