Why is English borrowing words from West Africa?

Why is English borrowing words from West Africa?

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Nigeria, officially the Federal Republic of Nigeria, is a country in West Africa and the most populous country on the continent.
Capital:
Abuja
Official language:
English
Population:
223 million (2023)
Why is English borrowing words from West Africa?

Why is English borrowing words from West Africa?
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