S7 E10: The Extracted
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Post-Colonial Ties and the English Language Test
- Ugochi Anyaka-Oluigbo discusses the lingering effects of colonialism, noting the financial burden imposed on Africans seeking access to education and travel in former colonial powers.
- She points out the irony of English language tests required for Africans from former British colonies, despite English being widely spoken due to British influence.
- The cost of these tests is exorbitant, exceeding double the Nigerian minimum wage, generating substantial revenue for the UK government.
- Even after passing, the test results expire after two years, requiring repeated testing, highlighting the subtle yet persistent power dynamics in the post-colonial world.
- Some English-speaking countries are exempt, but none of the 28 English-speaking African countries colonized by Britain are among them.
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