Appraising the Use of Code-Switching and Code-Mixing in Language of African Magic Igbo

Abstract

In speech communication, typical linguistic strategies like code-switching and code-mixing are used either intentionally or unintentionally. Code-mixing refers to the transfer of linguistic units from one code into another or their combination, whereas code-switching is the ability to switch or alternate between two or more languages within the framework of a single discussion. The cinematic production is distinguished by realistic audiovisual depictions in movies using linguistic styles. The study examines prevalent uses of code-switching and code-mixing in the language of African Magic Igbo film episodes using textual analysis. Results showed notable cases of code-switching and code-mixing in the chosen movies, supporting the possibility that the Igbo language has been tainted. However, the study also discovered that code-switching and code-mixing contributed certain cinematic elements to the comprehension of the storylines of particular films. It is advised that there be more awareness regarding the employment of pure Igbo languages in all linguistic contexts and Igbo-content filmmaking. Additionally, there needs to be more focus placed on educating the next generation how to write and speak in Igbo. Igbo letter system keyboards and other pertinent phone applications that support Igbo language learning can be used to actualize this